JUN 10
2026
PASS · 0 violations
FAT EDDIE'S EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
Chicago Health Dept
151 E WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).
20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
VIOLATIONS
25
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 29
2025
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 10
2024
PASS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.
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.
NOV 8
2023
PASS 1 violation
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
JUL 21
2022
PASS 2 violations
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TWO MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENTS BY THE CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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FEB 14
2019
PASS 1 violation
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.
FEB 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
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
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.
JAN 18
2018
PASS 2 violations
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSIDE OF SODA DISPENSER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 20
2017
PASS 1 violation
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.
MAR 18
2016
PASS 2 violations
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).
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).
MAY 28
2015
PASS 2 violations
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.
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.
NOV 10
2014
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 24
2014
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SOFT DRINK FOUNTAINT DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 20
2013
PASS 2 violations
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).
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).
JUL 26
2013
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 17
2013
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.
MAY 30
2012
PASS 1 violation
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.
JUL 25
2011
PASS 1 violation
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.
JUN 30
2010
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 21
2010
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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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