Fat Shack
2140 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 3051521
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 16, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF RE-INSPECTION WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)-- PLASTIC ICE SHOOT DISPENSER ON THE DINING ROOM SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15-- LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUS PAN AND A LEAK ON THE REAR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOZZLE THAT IS REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR ALL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.11--- REAR EXIT TILE STAIRS BADLY DAMAGED WITH CRACKED AND MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 9, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
PLASTIC ICE SHOOT DISPENSER ON THE DINING ROOM SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUS PAN AND A LEAK ON THE REAR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOZZLE THAT IS REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR ALL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REAR EXIT TILE STAIRS BADLY DAMAGED WITH CRACKED AND MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2625041 ON 10-8-25 NOT CORRECTED. #55- OBSERVED WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN CLOSET SPACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 8, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN CLOSET SPACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.