Fat Eddie's Employee Cafeteria

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 29, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. May 10, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in serving area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing snks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed drainline for cooler draining to hand washing sink in serving area. Instructed manager to properly connect drainline to floor drain.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

3. Nov 8, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

4. Jul 21, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed two missing ceiling attachments by the cafeteria area. Instructed to replace

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Aug 10, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. Dec 17, 2020 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Feb 14, 2019 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Feb 1, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 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. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Jan 18, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Ice scoop holder mounted to wall, instructed to make it removable. To properly wash and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Inside of soda dispenser not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

10. Mar 20, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the bottom of exposed hand sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

11. Mar 18, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Toaster oven bottom shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in storage room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

12. May 28, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wash cloths must always be properly stored in sanitizing solution until used. Found various wash cloths sitting on top of counter tops at serving line and on top on shelving racks inside walk-in coolers and refrigerators.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Must provide all food staff members with their illinois food handler's certificate at all times. Must provide for the next routine inspection.

13. Nov 10, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

14. Jun 24, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Soft drink fountaint dispensers not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.

15. Dec 20, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair one of five restroom stalls in the ladies staff restroom.(the stall is the 1st one on the right as you face the stalls).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor in the men's staff restroom so as to prevent pest brreding. (the stall on the south side of the room).

16. Jul 26, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

17. Jul 17, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: During inspection observed approximately 40 small flies on the walls, ceilings in the employee dining room area and around the floor drain in the beer cooler room. Instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas. Recommend pest control provide service prior to 6/24/2013.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize floors and floor drains on premises.

18. May 30, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the ice machine on the beverage dispensing machine-heavy pink film noted.

19. Jul 25, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD STAINS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

20. Jun 30, 2010 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

21. Jun 21, 2010 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 9 LIVE GERMAN COCKROACHES UNDER PREP TABLE AT SERVICE LINE AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE ROACHES, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE DISPENSER OPENING NOT CLEAN AT DRINKING WATER STATION, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.