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Fat Eddie's Employee Cafeteria

151 E WACKER DR, Chicago, IL 60601 · Cook County

25cited violations
0serious tier
20inspections
7tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1928
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025100
2024120
2023110
2022120
2019230
2018120
2017110
2016120
2015120
2014210
2013340
2012110
2011110
2010230

Inspections

  1. Jun 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Dec 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. May 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SNKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED DRAINLINE FOR COOLER DRAINING TO HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT DRAINLINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.

  4. Nov 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      Food handler not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.

  5. Jul 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED TWO MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENTS BY THE CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

  6. Feb 14, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

  7. Feb 1, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

  8. Jan 18, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      ICE SCOOP HOLDER MOUNTED TO WALL, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE IT REMOVABLE. TO PROPERLY WASH AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSIDE OF SODA DISPENSER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Mar 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Mar 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Toaster oven bottom shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floors in storage room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  11. May 28, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WASH CLOTHS MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED. FOUND VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON TOP OF COUNTER TOPS AT SERVING LINE AND ON TOP ON SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

  12. Nov 10, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Jun 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      SOFT DRINK FOUNTAINT DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Dec 20, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR ONE OF FIVE RESTROOM STALLS IN THE LADIES STAFF RESTROOM.(THE STALL IS THE 1ST ONE ON THE RIGHT AS YOU FACE THE STALLS).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM SO AS TO PREVENT PEST BRREDING. (THE STALL ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ROOM).

  15. Jul 26, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Jul 17, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS IN THE EMPLOYEE DINING ROOM AREA AND AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BEER COOLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 6/24/2013.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.

  17. May 30, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE ON THE BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE-HEAVY PINK FILM NOTED.

  18. Jul 25, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD STAINS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  19. Jun 30, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  20. Jun 21, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 9 LIVE GERMAN COCKROACHES UNDER PREP TABLE AT SERVICE LINE AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE ROACHES, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE DISPENSER OPENING NOT CLEAN AT DRINKING WATER STATION, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.