Fatburger

2341 W 95Th St, Chicago, IL 60643

American

Last inspected: May 11, 2011

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Fatburger is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from May 11, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since May 11, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “* certified food manager on site” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Fatburger is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 11, 2011

Routine

3 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 CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHILI 174.6F) AND COOKED TO ORDER HAMBURGERS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H72231 COURT DATE 6-16-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

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. LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector notes: REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE ON SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

Apr 28, 2010

Complaint

3 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 CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY CERTIFICATE AND/OR PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN COURSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H59974. COURT DATE 6-3-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

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

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR AREAS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

Inspector notes: 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. ADJUST MIXING VALVE ON SINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fatburger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fatburger on file is from May 11, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fatburger?

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

Has Fatburger's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fatburger have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fatburger 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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