FAT CAT

4840 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Restaurant

24 inspections

1. ComplaintDec 3, 2025

   0 infractions

2. CanvassJun 17, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Non-InspectionJun 6, 2025

   0 infractions

4. CanvassApr 23, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE) WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT AND SIDE DOOR.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (SECOND FLOOR) BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
5. Non-InspectionApr 11, 2024

   0 infractions

6. CanvassApr 18, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH EXPOSE HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND INCREASE THE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
7. Non-InspectionApr 4, 2023

   0 infractions

8. ComplaintJun 1, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT AND SIDE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • SOME PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED PREP AREA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED SOME PREP AND DISHWASH AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
9. ComplaintMay 10, 2022

   0 infractions

10. ComplaintApr 27, 2021

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES INDISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT SAID TILES.
11. ComplaintApr 21, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
12. ComplaintApr 14, 2020

    0 infractions

13. CanvassMar 6, 2019

    0 infractions

14. CanvassAug 7, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED LOOSE LID AT THE SERVICE PREP LINE COOLER OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
15. CanvassJul 30, 2018

    0 infractions

16. Complaint Re-InspectionNov 7, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
17. ComplaintOct 30, 2017

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 SMALL FLIES UNDER BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN FLYING FROM AND ABOVE A FLOOR DRAIN. ALSO NOTED 3 FLIES IN WASHROOM HALLWAY AND 8 FLIES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR AND LIQUOR STORAGE. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OF REPAIR TO SECURE PLUMBING UNDER THE BAR. MUST REMOVE. TORN ELECTRICAL TAPE AROUND TUBING UNDER BAR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER INSIDE BAR COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. FOOD TRAY CART ON THE COOKS LINE DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • EXCESSIVE GREASE ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE SPRAYER/SCRAPER SINK DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
18. CanvassJul 13, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Rusty shelves inside the reach-in cooler across the cooking equipment, need to replace. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material. Cup with no handle is used to pick up dry food. Instructed to provide utensils with handles. Missing bottom component of the insect light trap unit in the kitchen, must repair or replace.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Grease on wheels of cooking units, on pipes behind the cooking equipment and inside the deep fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Debris and dust on light shield in the kitchen, also re-adjust light shield at light fixture. Light at second floor food and utensil storage room is not shielded. Must install light shield or shatter resistant bulb.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Back flow prevention device at water sprayer behind the bar, for top loading frozen drink machine, has water leaking. Need to repair and maintain.
19. CanvassAug 4, 2016

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,(NOTED ALL CONTAINERS WITH DATE ONLY). ALSO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK . MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RELOCATE THE SODA GUN HOLDER ON BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. (SODA GUN HOSE IS HANGING RIGHT ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WHICH IS HARDER TO WASH HANDS).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING STOVES,DEEP FRYER AND GRILL, AND FLOOR THRU-OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA,(WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATED ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER) AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DAMAGED CEILING INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. DUST BUILD -UP ON THE EXHAUST AND THE CEILING IN BOTH WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER FOR BEER/OLIVES ETC.
20. CanvassJun 24, 2016

    0 infractions

21. CanvassAug 20, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER IS SOILED WITH GREASE BUILDUP AND THE CAN OPENER/HOLSTER HAS FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE SHARP PUNCTURE POINT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS CRACKED BUT STILL HELD TOGETHER BY THE SHATTER PROOF MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB BEFORE THE PIECES BREAK APART AND POTENTIALLY COME IN CONTACT WITH FOOD STORED IN COOLER.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES REQUIRE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER.
22. ComplaintApr 15, 2014

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUST AND ALUMINUM FOILS STUCK AT BASE INSIDE THE BEER CHEST FREEZERS,BEHIND THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER BY THE WALL,BURNED FOOD INSIDE 4 BURNER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR INSIDE THE OFFICE/LIQUOR STORAGE,SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, BEHIND THE ATM MACHINE, AND BAR AREA WITH DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP; ALSO CLUTTER ITEMS ARE STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR IN SAID AREAS FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE BAR AREA WITH GRIMES BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING CEILING TILES BY THE OFFICE/PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,ALSO DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND THE NORTH-WEST BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
23. ComplaintMay 28, 2013

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND LABEL/DATE FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (ALONG COOKLINE) AND OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON SHELF UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE TIN FOIL, SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER (RIGHT SIDE FRYER), FOOD/WATER BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS, (ALONG COOKLINE), FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED SYRUP SPILL ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SODA SYRUP BOXES AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE AND MENS WASHROOM LEFT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN SINKS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
24. CanvassMay 7, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN GASKETS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • BAR 4-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.