Fat Eddie's Employee Cafeteria
151 E WACKER DR, Chicago, IL 60601 · Cook County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TWO MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENTS BY THE CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Severity not stated
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Feb 14, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 1, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 18, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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).
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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).
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Not serious
Minor
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May 28, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 10, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 20, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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).
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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).
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 26, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 17, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 30, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 25, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 30, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 21, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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.