Fat Boys Steak & Lemonade

11857 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

American

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Fat Boys Steak & Lemonade has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Fat Boys Steak & Lemonade was last inspected on Sep 8, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Fat Boys Steak & Lemonade dates to Sep 8, 2011.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

“* certified food manager on site” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2011

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT WIPED DOWN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Oct 26, 2010

Routine

7 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST STORE ALL OPEN DRY FOODS/FLOUR,IN LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER WITH LID AND LABEL.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN MOP ROOM AND REPLACE SOILED TILE. ALSO MUST CLEAN WALLS NOT CLEAN AT REAR DOOR.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MOP ROOM.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK,

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER-UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ARTICLES NOT USING FROM PREMISES IN REAR FOOD AREA,AND MOP ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR APRON/HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fat Boys Steak & Lemonade last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fat Boys Steak & Lemonade on file is from Sep 8, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fat Boys Steak & Lemonade?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fat Boys Steak & Lemonade.

Has Fat Boys Steak & Lemonade's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fat Boys Steak & Lemonade have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fat Boys Steak & Lemonade means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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