Mobile Food Preparer · Chicago, IL

The Fat Shallot, LLC

2300 S Throop St

Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was The Fat Shallot, LLC last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 28, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from May 14, 2025 to Apr 28, 2026.
Has The Fat Shallot, LLC ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 14, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Canvass

Apr 28, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source

License

May 14, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

TOP CEILING SURFACE ABOVE THE 3-COMP AND HAND WASHING SINK DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LOOSE/HANGING SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2025 · Original Source

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