THE FAT SHALLOT, LLC

2300 S THROOP ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Mobile Food Preparer

15 inspections

1. CanvassApr 28, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
2. LicenseMay 14, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • NO SCREEN FOR THE AREA ABOVE WHERE THE FOOD WILL BE PASSED OUT. REAR SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES IN THE SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SCREENS TO THE WINDOW/DOOR AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • TOP CEILING SURFACE ABOVE THE 3-COMP AND HAND WASHING SINK DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LOOSE/HANGING SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
3. License Re-InspectionMay 24, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15 THE REAR SCREEN DOOR IS FILLED WITH HOLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS FILLED WITH HOLES. ALSO NOTED IS PAINT PEELING FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS AT ALL TIMES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions FOUND FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTRED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-303.11:FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
4. LicenseMay 17, 2023

   5 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • FOUND NO SCREEN AT THE FOOD SERVICE DOOR. ALSO NOTED IS THE REAR SCREEN DOOR IS FILLED WITH HOLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • FOUND CLEAN WATER INLET NOT COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. CLEAN WATER INLET MUST BE COVERED AND LOCKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS FILLED WITH HOLES. ALSO NOTED IS PAINT PEELING FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS AT ALL TIMES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTRED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVICE.
5. LicenseJun 22, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED THE SCREEN ON THE FRONT SERVING WINDOW TORN AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
6. ComplaintOct 6, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE MOBILE FOOD PREPARERS VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. THE OWNER REPAIRED THE HOT WATER KNOB DURING THE INSPECTION, BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE EXPOSED HAND SINK HOT WATER WAS WORKING PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
7. License Re-InspectionMay 14, 2019

   2 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND ALL SUPPLIES AS NOTED ON PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
8. LicenseMay 7, 2019

   6 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND ALL SUPPLIES AS NOTED ON PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON VEHICLE. PRIORITY 7-38-005.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • NO SCREENS ON SERVICE WINDOWS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SCREENS OF A SIZE NO LARGER THAN 16 MESH TO THE INCH, ARE TIGHT FITTING, AND FREE OF BREAKS AND HOLES. SMALL HOLE NOTED IN FLOOR AT PIPE UNDERNATH HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO SEAL SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
   • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
     • NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F AT HANDWASH SINK AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE THROUGH OUT AND ALONG WALLBASE. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
9. CanvassMay 2, 2018

   3 infractions

   • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
     • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. APPROX 45-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN FINGERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON PREP TABLE RANGING FROM 71.0F TO 96.9F, 4-LBS OF COOKED SPINACH ON PREP TABLE AT 55.0F, 3-LBS OF COOKED GRILLED ONIONS ON TABLE AT 69.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER- CDI AT APPROX COST $ 150.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
   • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
     • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND HANDLED, CHICKEN FINGERS, TURKEY SANDWICHES,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED FLORS NOT CLEAN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
10. LicenseMay 3, 2017

    0 infractions

11. CanvassMar 24, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A TABLE TOP DEEP FRYER NOT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE UNDER THE HOOD OR REMOVE FROM THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK.
12. CanvassMar 14, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO SHELVING IN REAR UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER BY BACK DOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ACCUMULATED GREASE/DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SINKS AND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
13. LicenseMay 5, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER.
14. CanvassMay 23, 2014

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUST ON WIRE RACK IN COOLER. REMOVE RUST.
15. LicenseMay 1, 2013

    0 infractions