Fat Chris's Pizza and Such
1706-1708 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 12, 2025
Fat Chris's Pizza and Such was last inspected on August 12, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
August 12, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of dishmachine with lime and grease accumulation.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks with dust and flour accumulation in the prep/cooking area (across the pizza oven).
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in prep/cooking/storage area especially under and behind coolers.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair non working ceiling ventilation inside (right side) washroom.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink behind front service counter
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (flour, corn meal etc)
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain metal storage racks with mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of dishmachine.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing and heavy water stained ceiling tiles above prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and under storage racks and ceiling inside walk-in cooler
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris underneath all the food prep tables shelving areas. Instructed to clean and sanitize said areas.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and dust on the floors along the side and underneath the kitchen equipment (cold holding units). Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a blown-out light bulb in the food prep area. Must replace said light bulb and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build-up in the ventilation hood filters. Instructed to have filters cleaned and maintained.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees without hair restraint. Anyone entering prep area must wear hair restraint
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must relocate utensils hanging from shelf above chemical containers by the dish machine. To minimize source of contamination
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside reach-in cooler in the kitchen. Repair/replace
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No stoppers provided at three compartment sink,must provide to be able to wash, rinse and sanitize
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 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)
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the shelves by the oven with dirt and dust.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially by the dish washing area and inside the dry storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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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
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed single door reach freezer with door handle broken. Repair and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 noted certified food manager with no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to have the allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inoperable ventilation in the customer south washroom. Must repair/replace. Must provide a drain board for the three compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All stored items and construction material stored on the rear walkway must be removed to prevent rodent harboring.
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