DEC 2
2025
PASS · 0 violations
FATSO'S.
Chicago Health Dept
2258 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).
11 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Dec 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
65
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 20
2025
PASS 2 violations
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Floors behind cook line not clean, food debris noted, Instructed to clean and maintain.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
pipes for soda fountain running on floor behind cooking lining preventing proper floor cleaning, Instructed to elevate off floor.
JUN 5
2025
PASS 13 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK )
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND PAPER GOODS FROM INSIDE FOOD & OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES,SODA MACHINE & CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOORS AS WELL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND SHED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 13
2024
PASS 1 violation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK FROM NECK OF FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET.
AUG 6
2024
FAIL 5 violations
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED MILK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD-HOLDING FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 GALLON MILK ( $3). A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ANY CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DRY STORAGE AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL CARDBOARD SHELVING WITH A SHELVING THAT NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK FROM NECK OF FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2582200, DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 2023, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO #39 STORE ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, #47 TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM GREASE TRAP NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND TO #55 CLEAN ALONG FLOORS, WALLS, AND BASINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND NEAR DISH AREA. OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND GREASE TRAP NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS AND SOILAGE ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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SEP 22
2023
PASS 7 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STROAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED VARIOUS RAW MEATS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHLEVING OR PLACE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED BROWN PAPER TRAYS FACING UP AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ON THE SHELVING IN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT, AND DEBRIS NOTED ON THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHTOUT THE FACILITY, AND ON THE WALLS AND PIPING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAR 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE BURGERS, HOTDOGS, SLICED TOMATOES WERE BEING COOKED, HANDLED AND SERVED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, SCOTT FLOERSHEIMER, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 40 MINS THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
JAN 29
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVE THE COOK GRAB A SLICE OF CHEESE FROM THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH HER BARE HANDS AND PLACE IT ON TOP OF A BURGER. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DISH WASHER NOT SANITIZING DISHES PROPERLY, WITH THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT OPPM. INSTRUCTED THAT PROPER PPM FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM IS BETWEEN 150-400 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB SHOWED UP ON SITE AND CORRECTED THE ISSUE. SANITIZER SOLUTION IS AT 200 PPM.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER LABEL ON TCS FOODS (BACON, SLICED TOMATOES, BEYOND BURGERS, ETC.)) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND HAVE DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FEB 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 4 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-8-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER LABEL ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU(HAMBURGERS) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SERVICE SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR WALL BY THE MOP SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNOUT LIGHT INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED: NOTED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE, ALLOWING POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRONT REACH IN PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE TOILET ROOM HAND SINK FIXTURE LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERITIFICATES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
JUN 1
2017
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE DUSTBUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVERS IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE POTATO SLICER AND THE INTERIOR REACH-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE/LATCH FOR THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN THE REAR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR THE ICE CREAM SCOOPS IN THE REAR AND MAINTAIN.
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