Fatso's Last Stand
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
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Across the available record, Fatso's Last Stand has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2019. Fatso's Last Stand was last inspected on Apr 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Fatso's Last Stand is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-9-2024, REPORT #2597188. #58--2-102.13/ NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE WITH PINK MINERAL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS, BUCKETS AND BROOMS ON GROUND BY OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Jul 9, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)/ NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE DOORS AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13/ NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Jul 2, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/2/24 AND WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 37 - "ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME." AND 53 - MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM FROM INSPECTION #2573163, CONDUCTED ON 3/24/23. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE DOORS AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE RACK NOT CLEAN AND VENT ABOVE MOP SINK WITH HEAVY DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Mar 24, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES STILL NOT BEING FILLED OUT BY EMPLOYEES. ALL BLANK. INSTRUCTED THE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES MUST BE VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. MIXING BOWLS BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGER REMOVED. REVIEWED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2535046 ON 10-20-21 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. REVIEWED THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10-20-21 REPORT #2535046 NOT CORRECTED #58- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXTERIOR OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN COOLERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DIRTY POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY CLEAN FLOOR. FLOORS UNDER METAL RACK SHELVING AND BEHIND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: STORED BULK POTATOES MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.----CLEAN BAKING SHEETS MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 20, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK PUTTING RAW HAMBURGER WITH GLOVED HANDS ON GRILL AND THEN CHANGING GLOVES AND GRABBING A ROLL AND CHEESE. COOK DID NOT WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES NOT FILLED OUT BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLENDER USED FOR MILKSHAKES IN HANDWASHING SINK ON SERICE LINE. INSTALL ADDITIONAL FOOD PREPARTION SINK FOR MILKSHAKES AND BLENDER RINSING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 13, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES NOT SIGNED. MUST HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES SIGN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC TO SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMP SINK WITH PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP DISPENSER. DUMP SINK IS TO BE USED AS DUMP SINK ONLY. NO HANDWASHING OF ANY KIND CAN TAKE PLACE IN DUMP SINK. REMOVE PAPER TOWLES AND HAND SOAP.
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Nov 21, 2019
License
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD A HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE POS MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fatso's Last Stand last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fatso's Last Stand on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fatso's Last Stand?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fatso's Last Stand.
Has Fatso's Last Stand's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fatso's Last Stand have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fatso's Last Stand means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Fatso's Last Stand inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fatso's Last Stand is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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