What is The Fillmore's health inspection score?

The Fillmore has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Fillmore last inspected?

The Fillmore was last inspected on November 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Fillmore have?

The Fillmore has 32 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Fillmore safe to eat at?

The Fillmore has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Fillmore serve?

The Fillmore serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Fillmore

Name: The Fillmore
Address: 120 W MONROE ST, Chicago, 60603
Rating: 78

120 W MONROE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/12/2025

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0Good

American•The Loop

Ranked #404 of 871 in The LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Nov 12, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

4.6

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 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.

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120 W MONROE ST, Chicago, IL 60603

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

Aug

Sep 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Nov 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

14 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 License

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH SECOND FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH SECOND FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19: OBSERVED DOOR FOR ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT WASHROOM DOOR IS SELF CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND RINSE SINK WITH SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND RINSE SINK WITH SPRAYER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR THREE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−12 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED FADED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PRESET KNIVES AND FORKS IN NAPKIN POCKET ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TABLEWARE THAT IS PRESET SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED OR PRESET TABLEWARE MAY BE EXPOSED IF UNUSED SETTINGS ARE REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED OR SETTINGS NOT REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE FURTHER USE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CONTAINERS IN BAR AREA STORED ON FLOOR AND ON MILK CRATES. OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED WASH GAUGE DISPLAY ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DISPLAYING THE WORD ERROR AND NOT DISPLAYING TEMPERATURE OF WATER IN WASH TANK. INSTRUCTED A WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH TANK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED DOOR FOR ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT WASHROOM DOOR IS SELF CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH SECOND FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH SECOND FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND RINSE SINK WITH SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND RINSE SINK WITH SPRAYER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER ACROSS FROM FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER ACROSS FROM FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR THREE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−26 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF LIGHT PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE CORNER OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE MACHINE TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF LIGHT PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE CORNER OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED OCTOPUS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR BELOW OR BE SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70F OR BELOW.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE MACHINE TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005.

Base deductions−19 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE CEILINGS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS BY THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, AND A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS LOCATED BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING AT THE REAR LIGHTBULB LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PRVOVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR SOME OF THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med3 Basic

8 total

54/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT 3 OF 5 HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
3-202.18(A) OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAGS WITH THE MUSSELS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF ICE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAGS WITH THE SHELLSTOCK ITEMS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID SHELLSTOCK (MUSSELS) DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE PANEL AND ICE MAKER AREA, AND DISCARD THE FIRST BATCH OF ICE THAT IS PRODUCE AFTER SANITIZING THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON SOME ITEMS ON THE LUNCH/DINNER/SUSHI MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS; AHI NACHOS, POKE BOWL, SPICY TUNA ROLL AND CITRUS SALMON ROLL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE (SUCH AS AN ASTREIK) ON ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA ON THE CEILINGS, FLYING AROUND, ON CARDBOARD BOXES AND INSIDE OF TWO CONTAINERS OF ONIONS. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 3 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE LEDGE OF THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE CEILINGS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS BY THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, AND A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS LOCATED BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING AT THE REAR LIGHTBULB LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PRVOVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR SOME OF THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−46 pts

Aug 22

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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