Noble Fat

2221 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Noble Fat has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Aug 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Noble Fat is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 28, 2025

License

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AT 50F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MUST POST ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). LOG BOOK MUST HAVE IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER, SERVICE REPORTS FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICES DONE BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING LOCATED ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Noble Fat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Noble Fat on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Noble Fat's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Noble Fat have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Noble Fat 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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