The Fat Shallot

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Inspections

1. Feb 26, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2631446 DATED 2/19/2026: #25 " OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING UNDERCOOKED ITEMS, EGGS, WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT MENU CONTAINS REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2631446 DATED 2/19/2026. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

2. Feb 19, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING UNDERCOOKED ITEMS, EGGS, WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT MENU CONTAINS REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA HEAVILY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TESTING DEVICES APPROPRIATE TO CHEMICAL SANITIZER BEING USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2610929 DATED 1/23/2025: #58 "OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

3. Jan 23, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 83.5-88.0F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN'S WASHROOM(SINK ON LEFT SIDE) AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM(SINK ON RIGHT SIDE). CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINKS REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 108.3-108.7F AT SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AFTER REPAIR. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING ON LEFT SIDE OF HOOD. CORRECTED ON SITE SAID LIGHT BULB IN HOOD REPLACED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

4. Apr 9, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Apr 2, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 1:20 PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 1:20 PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.3-57.4F(TURKEY 52.0F, CORNED BEEF 52.2F, COLE SLAW 52.7, TOMATO BASIL SOUP 51.6F, EGGS 57.4F, CHEESE 51.4F, BACON 49.3F, HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM 51.4F ). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $1560 WEIGHING 402LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER TO LEFT WALL OR WALL IN FRONT OF SAID HANDWASHING SINK, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP TABLE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON FRONT OF CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER.

6. Jan 27, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER PROVIDED AT FOOD PREP-SINK. FACILITY MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM FOOD PREP-SINK AND RELOCATE TO HAND SINK AREA. PAPER TOWELS MUST NOT BE USED AT FOOD PREP-SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IS IN DISREPAIR. FACILITY MUST ENSURE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING CAULK ON SINK FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK SINK FIXTURES ADJACENT TO WALL.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OPEN SCREW HOLES ON WALL NEAR ENTRY HANDSINK. FACILITY MUST COVER HOLES ON ALL WALLS TO ENSURE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.