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The Fat Shallot

2468 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County

50cited violations
4serious tier
10inspections
36tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2608178
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025130
20242142
2022281
2020140
20192100
20182111

Inspections

  1. Aug 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.

  2. Jun 5, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.12/ NOTED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C)/ NOTED BOTTOM SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN LINED WITH FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REFINISH TO A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11/ NOTED WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND GRILL WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-202.18/ NOTED FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11/ NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVICE AND MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF THEM BEING SHATTERPROOF ON PREMISE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13/ NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-PREMISE AT ALL TIMES.

  3. Jun 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS LIKE COOKED CORNED BEEF, FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS, CHEESE, POTATO SALAD, LEAFY GREENS, PESTO CHICKEN, TURKEY, SLICED TOMATOES AND MAYO BASE SAUCES, AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.1-92.4 F STORED IN DELI COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS VALUED $77 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED - COS

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      NOTED DELI COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR 59 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED - COS

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      NOTED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED BOTTOM SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN LINED WITH FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REFINISH TO A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND GRILL WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVICE AND MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF THEM BEING SHATTERPROOF ON PREMISE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-PREMISE AT ALL TIMES.

  4. Jul 21, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Jul 13, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS: COOKED CORNED BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.5F,47.7F, AND 48.9F STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD WAS COOKED ON 7-12-2022. I ALSO FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.9F STORED ON TOP OF THE STOVE UNDER A VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 28, VALUE 295. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOOD BOTTLES AND SEASONING CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND ABOVE THE PREP LINE ARE NOT LABELED. THE FACILITY MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS HANGING FROM SPLASH GUARD OF HANDWASHING SINKS TO AIR DRY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MUST USE A CLEAN WIPING CLOTH, TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE ON TOP SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO BEHIND COOKING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      UNABLE TO OBSERVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE BEHIND ICE MACHINE DUE TO OBSTRUCTED MISCELLANEOUS OBJECTS. IF A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NOT INSTALLED MUST INSTALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      VENT COVER IN STORAGE CLOSET AND WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Dec 4, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BEHIND THE KNIFE RACK AND WALL. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNER AND BEHING EQUIPMENT,ALSO GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER.CLEAN AND MAINATIN

  7. Nov 13, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE SIDES OF THE GRILL, FRYER, AND OVEN IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD & FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  8. Nov 5, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND THE SERVICE SINK, AND ON WALLS BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE SIDES OF THE GRILL, FRYER, AND OVEN IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, DEVICE APPEARS TO BE REMOVED OR BROKEN ON SERVICE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE FAUCET ON THE SERVICE SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD & FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  9. Sep 12, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-201.14 (A)(A) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE REAR PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING . INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  10. Sep 6, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-201.14 (A)(A) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-203.12 PREMISES HAS LIQUOR CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES AND HAS ONE WASHROOM PER CITY ORDINANCE ANOTHER WASHROOM MUST BE INSTALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-065 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE REAR PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING . INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.