Chubby Cattle Chicago

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Inspections

1. May 27, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND RAW FISH, DUMPLINGS AND VEGGIES IN TWO DOOR COOLER AT 66F. FOUND COOKED RICE IN A RICE COOKER AT 80F. RICE LEFT IN UNIT OVERNIGHT. FOOD WAS DISCARDED VALUED AT $200 AND 16 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FOOD REQUIREMENTS 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE.

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT. FOUND A TWO DOOR COOLER IN A SMALL PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR AT 66.5F; INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN UNIT AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FOOD REQUIREMENTS 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING BURNER IN KITCHEN AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF THE KITCHEN ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND THE UTILITY SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN CLOGGED; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SINK AND REPAIR LEAK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVERS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2. Aug 5, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Apr 22, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE LOWER, LEFT SIDE OF THE WALL NEAR THE TWO DOOR STAND ALONE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA ON THE MAIN FLOOR LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE TOILET ROOMS. ALSO FOUND AN OPENING IN THE FIRST LANDING OF TH STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

4. Apr 8, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE BOOTHS IN THE DINING AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FOOD ELEVATOR, AND ON THE FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE LOWER, LEFT SIDE OF THE WALL NEAR THE TWO DOOR STAND ALONE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA ON THE MAIN FLOOR LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE TOILET ROOMS. ALSO FOUND AN OPENING IN THE FIRST LANDING OF TH STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

5. Feb 20, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Oct 3, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENTS IN SEASONING SHAKERS NOT LABELED ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO LIDS ON THE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE SECOND FLOOR GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FIRST FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ELEVATE, AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

7. Jun 17, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM, RIGHT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON THE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MEAT PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MENTIONED PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.