SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE FAT SHALLOT.

EAT. 80/100

125 S CLARK ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 4, 2020 · passed

6 of 8 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 4
2020
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND CHICKEN IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 63F - 58F. FOUND CARROT AND CORN MIX AT 48F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. COST OF ALL FOODS $50 AT 4 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, CORN AND CARROT MIX) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

FOUND GREASE TRAP FOR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA RUSTED THROUGHOUT FLOOR PORTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID WARPED, SAID LID IS UNABLE TO CLOSE. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 18
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 13
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED CHEF WITHOUT BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES (MALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 3
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES (MALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 26
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 25 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND PIPES OF THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICES FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES (MALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 17
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

JUL 21
2016
PASSED
0 violations

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