What is Kinsley BY Fairgrounds's health inspection score?

Kinsley BY Fairgrounds has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kinsley BY Fairgrounds last inspected?

Kinsley BY Fairgrounds was last inspected on January 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kinsley BY Fairgrounds have?

Kinsley BY Fairgrounds has 14 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kinsley BY Fairgrounds safe to eat at?

Yes, Kinsley BY Fairgrounds has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Kinsley BY Fairgrounds serve?

Kinsley BY Fairgrounds serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kinsley BY Fairgrounds

Name: Kinsley BY Fairgrounds
Address: 1 N WACKER DR, Chicago, 60606
Rating: 86

1 N WACKER DR, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/29/2026

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #326 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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6 inspections

Last: Jan 29, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1 N WACKER DR, Chicago, IL 60606

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Aug

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH WITH LABELING REQUIRING THAT THE FISH BE REMOVED FROM REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING PRIOR TO THAWING STORED THAWED WHILE STILL IN ITS REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FISH WITH SUCH LABEL FROM PACKAGING PRIOR TO THAWING UNLESS THAWING AS PART OF THE COOKING PROCESS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER AND OVEN TO PROVIDE BARRIER TO CATCH GREASE SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND REPLACE WITH A PHYSICAL BARRIER CONSTRUCTED OF A SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE MATERIAL TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar...) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Knives wedged between coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Fly Trap mounted next to food prep table, instructed to keep away from open food areas.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handler not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Spoons at coffee station kept in stagnate water, instructed to keep under continuous running cold water or clean empty container. Knife wedged between coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface.

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (EGGS, MEATBALLS) DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 09/30/2022 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED ON THE ICE BUCKET'S TOP WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

License InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE A MIN. HOT WATER SANITIZE TEMPERATURE OF 18O, AND A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOUND NO SNEEZE GUARDS OR BARRIER AT CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AND COFFEE GRINDER . MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMOINATION BY CONSUMERS.

Base deductions−12 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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