What is Fatback, Fatback Market, Builders Brew's health inspection score?

Fatback, Fatback Market, Builders Brew has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fatback, Fatback Market, Builders Brew last inspected?

Fatback, Fatback Market, Builders Brew was last inspected on January 27, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fatback, Fatback Market, Builders Brew have?

Fatback, Fatback Market, Builders Brew has 15 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fatback, Fatback Market, Builders Brew safe to eat at?

Fatback, Fatback Market, Builders Brew has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Fatback, Fatback Market, Builders Brew serve?

Fatback, Fatback Market, Builders Brew serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Fatback, Fatback Market, Builders Brew

Name: Fatback, Fatback Market, Builders Brew
Address: 222 N LA SALLE ST, Chicago, 60601
Rating: 56

222 N LA SALLE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/27/2026

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0Fair

American•The Loop

Ranked #594 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 27, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+23 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

222 N LA SALLE ST, Chicago, IL 60601

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Dec

Jan 2026

3 inspections

8 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 License Re-Inspection2 License

Jan 26

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF ENTRY REVOLVING DOOR IN NORTH KITCHEN MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 26

License Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 High1 Med

3 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
STILL OBSERVED NO HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF ENTRY REVOLVING DOOR IN NORTH KITCHEN MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 26

License InspectionFail

5 High1 Med4 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

32/100inspection score

−63 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN SOUTH KITCHEN NEAR CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT NOR COLD RUNNING WATER FROM FAUCET IN CUSTOMERS/STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN NORTH KITCHEN MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE IN NORTH KITCHEN MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS IN SOUTH & NORTH KITCHENS NOT OPERABLE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 135.0F FOR HOT AND 41.0F FOR COLD AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF ENTRY REVOLVING DOOR IN NORTH KITCHEN MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS, 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT 100.0F FOR HAND SINKS AND 110.0F FOR 3- COMPARTMENT.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN SOUTH KITCHEN OVERFLOWING FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AND WATER POOLING ONTO FLOOR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UPPER PILLARS IN NORTH KITCHEN PREP AREA FRONT LINE IN POOR REPAIR MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL GAPS ON UNDERSIDES OF KNEE WALLS AND COUNTERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS IN BOTH SOUTH & NORTH KITCHENS.

Base deductions−63 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 25

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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