APR 28
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE FAT SHALLOT, LLC.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 28, 2026 · passed
10 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since May 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
MAY 142025PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO SCREEN FOR THE AREA ABOVE WHERE THE FOOD WILL BE PASSED OUT. REAR SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES IN THE SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SCREENS TO THE WINDOW/DOOR AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
TOP CEILING SURFACE ABOVE THE 3-COMP AND HAND WASHING SINK DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LOOSE/HANGING SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 242023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 THE REAR SCREEN DOOR IS FILLED WITH HOLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS FILLED WITH HOLES. ALSO NOTED IS PAINT PEELING FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions FOUND FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTRED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11:FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
MAY 172023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND NO SCREEN AT THE FOOD SERVICE DOOR. ALSO NOTED IS THE REAR SCREEN DOOR IS FILLED WITH HOLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND CLEAN WATER INLET NOT COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. CLEAN WATER INLET MUST BE COVERED AND LOCKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS FILLED WITH HOLES. ALSO NOTED IS PAINT PEELING FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTRED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVICE.
JUN 222021PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE SCREEN ON THE FRONT SERVING WINDOW TORN AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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OCT 62020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15(A) OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE MOBILE FOOD PREPARERS VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. THE OWNER REPAIRED THE HOT WATER KNOB DURING THE INSPECTION, BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE EXPOSED HAND SINK HOT WATER WAS WORKING PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
MAY 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND ALL SUPPLIES AS NOTED ON PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
MAY 72019FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2019
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND ALL SUPPLIES AS NOTED ON PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON VEHICLE. PRIORITY 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO SCREENS ON SERVICE WINDOWS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SCREENS OF A SIZE NO LARGER THAN 16 MESH TO THE INCH, ARE TIGHT FITTING, AND FREE OF BREAKS AND HOLES. SMALL HOLE NOTED IN FLOOR AT PIPE UNDERNATH HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO SEAL SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F AT HANDWASH SINK AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE THROUGH OUT AND ALONG WALLBASE. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 2
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. APPROX 45-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN FINGERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON PREP TABLE RANGING FROM 71.0F TO 96.9F, 4-LBS OF COOKED SPINACH ON PREP TABLE AT 55.0F, 3-LBS OF COOKED GRILLED ONIONS ON TABLE AT 69.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER- CDI AT APPROX COST $ 150.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND HANDLED, CHICKEN FINGERS, TURKEY SANDWICHES,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLORS NOT CLEAN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
MAR 242017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 24
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A TABLE TOP DEEP FRYER NOT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE UNDER THE HOOD OR REMOVE FROM THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK.
MAR 142016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SHELVING IN REAR UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER BY BACK DOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ACCUMULATED GREASE/DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SINKS AND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
MAY 52015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 5
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER.
MAY 232014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 23
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUST ON WIRE RACK IN COOLER. REMOVE RUST.
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