What is Fontano Foods's health inspection score?

Fontano Foods has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fontano Foods last inspected?

Fontano Foods was last inspected on July 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fontano Foods have?

Fontano Foods has 26 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fontano Foods safe to eat at?

Fontano Foods has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Fontano Foods

Name: Fontano Foods
Address: 1058 W POLK ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 79

1058 W POLK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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West Loop

Ranked #736 of 1000 in West Loop

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jul 25, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 69/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jun

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

Mar

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

74/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES WERE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER LABELING OF PREPACKAGED POPCORN AND OIL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH AN INGREDIENT LIST, NET CONTENTS AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF PLACE OF MANUFACTURE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE OVEN IS LOCATED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE ARE WHERE THE OVEN IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−21 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED A SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ELEVATE SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED A SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ELEVATE SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (SLICING CHEESE AND LUNCHMEAT) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
"NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT DELI COLD HOLDING UNIT. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED A SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ELEVATE SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
"OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. "
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−28 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med8 Basic

11 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION. MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE OVEN IN THE REAR PREP ROOM WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS COVERED WITH A LARGE PLASTIC CRATE COVERING THE SINK BASIN AND HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE CRATE FROM THE SINK.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DELI MEAT DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF TABLES THROUGHOUT THE DISH/PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD CURRENTLY BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS AND PROVIDE SURFACES NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE MEATL SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE FAUCET AND SPRAYER ARM ATTACHED TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER GASKETS AND DOOR HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX CUSTOMER OR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. IT MUST PROVIDE IN EACH WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A THICK LAYER OF GREASE COVERING THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP, AS WELL AS ON THE COVER THAT IS PLACED OVER THE GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM SAID AREAS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO PREPARE OR HANDLE FOOD MUST PROVIDE A VALID CERTIFICATE AND KEEP IT ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−41 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PACKAGED RAW MEAT FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH Identity (name of food), Net Quantity of Contents, Ingredient List, Major Food Allergens, Business Name and Address, Nutrition Facts (if applicable), Safe Handling Instructions (applicable to raw Meat and Poultry.

Base deductions−5 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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