Fathom

1622 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
American
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Fathom on the weaker side.

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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHWASHING AREA CONTAINING RUST AND CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAINT OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REFINISH OR PROVIDE NEW CUTTING BOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOMS SUCH AS THE POTATO SLICER AND OTHER ITEMS THAT IS NOT USED FOR THE DAILY OPERATION OF THE FACILITY AND ELEVATE ALL REMAINING EQUIPMENT AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE TO FLOOR TO MAKE AREAS EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fathom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fathom on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Fathom?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fathom.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fathom means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.