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FAT CHRIS'S PIZZA AND SUCH

1706-1708 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

FAT CHRIS'S PIZZA AND SUCH has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 23, 2017. The most recent inspection, on August 12, 2025, found no infractions.

2 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 3, 2024. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 13, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on May 13, 2024. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on May 13, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on March 2, 2023. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE WITH LIME AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DUST AND FLOUR ACCUMULATION IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA (ACROSS THE PIZZA OVEN).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING/STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING CEILING VENTILATION INSIDE (RIGHT SIDE) WASHROOM.
  4. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, CORN MEAL ETC)
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS SITTING ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER IN ON THE WALL BEHIND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, WLLS, IN ALL CORNERS, AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL THE FOOD PREP TABLES SHELVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON THE FLOORS ALONG THE SIDE AND UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COLD HOLDING UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL SAID CEILING TILES TO ENSURE THE CEILING TILES ARE CLOSED AND TIGHT-FITTING.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP IN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FILTERS CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED ONE OF THE FOUR FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS RETAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE, AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
  7. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST RELOCATE UTENSILS HANGING FROM SHELF ABOVE CHEMICAL CONTAINERS BY THE DISH MACHINE. TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • BROKEN HANDLE AT REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE.ALSO BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN,REPAIR ISSUE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • REPAIR LEAKING WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT SAME UNIT. REPAIR HANDLES AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA(PRESENTLY NOT IN USE)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • POROUS WALLS AT SOUTH-WEST AREA OF THE KITCHEN, SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE. ALSO CEILING TILE WITH EXCESS STAINS AND WITH ROUGH/POROUS SURFACE.REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVES BY THE OVEN WITH DIRT AND DUST.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND FLOORS INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
  9. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE MUST OBTAIN CLEAN UP KIT IN ORDER TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAITON 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED SINGLE DOOR REACH FREEZER WITH DOOR HANDLE BROKEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN CASH REGISTER AREA. NO FOOD SERVICE OF ANY KIND TAKES PLACE IN THIS AREA. HAND SINK IS IN DISREPAIR WITH NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AT ALL TIMES.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERED GARBAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER. REMOVE TABLES SHAIRS AND ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS. KEEP AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM HARBORAGE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET IN OLD BATHROOM WITH TOILET AND SINK. IF TO BE USED AS A CLOSET REMOVE TOILET AND SINK AND CAP LINES.
  10. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE AND THE REQUIRED CHEMICALS FOR THE CLEANING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE REAR ROOM (FORMALLY BATHROOM) THAT IS NOW USED FOR STORAGE OF CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING -STAINED CEILING TILES -MISSING CEILING PANELS AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST AND/OE REPLACE STAINED TILES.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
  11. License

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HOLES NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING WALLS: AT THE FRONT COUNTER. OPEN SEAMS/CREVICES IN THE RAW WOOD BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE FRONT COUNTER. IN THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OPEN CEILING ABOVE THE WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE DRY STORAGE. OPEN SEAM/CREVICE AT THE WALL OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL BOTTOM WALL/RAW WOODEN SEPARATOR BETWEEN THE OVEN AND REFRIGERATION AREA. MUST SEAL ALL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER SOUTH WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL STORED ITEMS AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL STORED ON THE REAR WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

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