Fatt Bellies

1241 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610

American

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2021

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Fatt Bellies. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2021. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Fatt Bellies since Mar 30, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited two times.

Fatt Bellies' latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2021

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT HANDWASHING SINKS OR 3-COMP SINK. HOT WATER RANGED FROM 65F TO 95F WHEN THE INSPECTOR ARRIVED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO HAVE HOT WATER RESTORED, 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, AND 110F AT THE 3-COMP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO A STAFF TOILET ROOM. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL AROUND THE REAR MOP SINK. ALSO, REMOVE CARDBOARD & TAPE FROM REAR EXIT DOOR SCREEN, BOTH ARE PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: CERTIFIED MANAGERS HAVE NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

Nov 25, 2020

License

4 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT DOOR EDGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST SELF CLOSE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE MOP SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fatt Bellies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fatt Bellies on file is from Mar 30, 2021. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fatt Bellies?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fatt Bellies.

Has Fatt Bellies' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fatt Bellies have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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