Chicago
30
BEAT

Fatback, Fatback Market, Builders Brew

222 N LA Salle St, Chicago, IL 60601 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
30/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 3 inspections for documentation & training, pest activity

Inspections
3
0 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-27
Pass Rate
0%
2 failures
Score
30/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2026, 2026)
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Sanitation minor
2026-01-27 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF ENTRY REVOLVING DOOR IN NORTH KITCHEN MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

2026-01-22 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

STILL OBSERVED NO HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF ENTRY REVOLVING DOOR IN NORTH KITCHEN MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

2026-01-13 Fail License
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN SOUTH KITCHEN NEAR CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT NOR COLD RUNNING WATER FROM FAUCET IN CUSTOMERS/STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN NORTH KITCHEN MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE IN NORTH KITCHEN MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS IN SOUTH & NORTH KITCHENS NOT OPERABLE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 135.0F FOR HOT AND 41.0F FOR COLD AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF ENTRY REVOLVING DOOR IN NORTH KITCHEN MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS, 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT 100.0F FOR HAND SINKS AND 110.0F FOR 3- COMPARTMENT.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN SOUTH KITCHEN OVERFLOWING FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AND WATER POOLING ONTO FLOOR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UPPER PILLARS IN NORTH KITCHEN PREP AREA FRONT LINE IN POOR REPAIR MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL GAPS ON UNDERSIDES OF KNEE WALLS AND COUNTERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS IN BOTH SOUTH & NORTH KITCHENS.

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