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Fat Boy Deli & Food

4058 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Grocery Store ZIP 60641 Risk 2 (Medium)

Out of business · as of Feb 9, 2026

Fat Boy Deli & Food was last inspected on February 9, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

February 9, 2026 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    10 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no visible thermometers in cold holding units in prep area(one door and three door coolers). Instructed to provide visible thermometers in all cold holding units.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: observed non food items stored on floor in milk crate under sink in prep area. Instructed to obtain shelving to adequately elevate food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor fotr ease of cleanability. Observed unsealed wooden display shelving in retail area, unsealed wooden support beams of three compartment sink, unsealed wood above utility sink and unsealed wood used to lock rear door. Instructed all nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. Instructed to smoothly seal wood for ease of cleanabilty.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) :observed debris and buildup on gasket and interior of three door cooler. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed dirt on shield and containers in one door cold holding unit. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed stains on shelving in small safeway cooler and small two door ice cream freezer in prep. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: observed no visible backflow prevention device on faucet of utility sink. Instructed to install and maintain backflow prevention device on utility sink faucet.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed putty around drain of handwashing sink. Instructed to remove putty and smoothly seal drain for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed damaged floor tile next to radiator. Instructed to repair or replace floor tile.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed stains and debris in interior of light shields throughout premises. Instructed to clean light shields and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed items such as gasoline can and paint cans stored underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to remove unnecessary items from premises. Observed unused small coke cooler in prep area. Instructed to remove unnecessary items from premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.16: observed mop stored in bucket next to utility sink. Instructed to install mop drying and storage rack to provide proper drainage of wet mops and to prevent breeding of pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11: observed non-working mechanical ventilation in washroom. Instructed to repair and maintain mechanical ventilation in washroom.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical17 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea spill kit with procedure and no spray effective against norovirus on premise. Instructed to provide and maintain on premises at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage posted at handwashing sink. Handwashing signage provided must post.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold milk and dairy cold holding unit at ambient temperature of 56f. Instructed cold holding units used to hold cold tcs foods shall be maintained at 41f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on premises. Instructed to provide and maintain working metal stem thermometer on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no visible thermometers in cold holding units in prep area(one door and three door coolers). Instructed to provide visible thermometers in all cold holding units.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 10 mouse droppings behind toilet in washroom. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed non food items stored on floor in milk crate under sink in prep area. Instructed to obtain shelving to adequately elevate food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor fotr ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unsealed wooden display shelving in retail area, unsealed wooden support beams of three compartment sink, unsealed wood above utility sink and unsealed wood used to lock rear door. Instructed all nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. Instructed to smoothly seal wood for ease of cleanabilty.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no stoppers for three compartment sink. Instructed to obtain stoppers for three compartment sink and maintain on premises.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine sanitizer test kit on premises. Instructed to provide santizer test kit and maintain on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris and buildup on gasket and interior of three door cooler. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed dirt shield and containers in one door cold holding unit. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed stains on shelving in small safeway cooler and small two ice cream freezer in prep. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no visible backflow prevention device on faucet of utility sink. Instructed to install and maintain backflow prevention device on utility sink faucet.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed putty around drain of handwashing sink. Instructed to remove putty and smoothly seal drain for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored in bucket next to utility sink. Instructed to install mop drying and storage rack to provide proper drainage of wet mops and to prevent breeding of pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tile next to radiator. Instructed to repair or replace floor tile. Observed opening around a/c in ceiling in retail area. Instructed to seal smoothly seal for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris and stained light shields throughout premise. Instructed to clean light shields and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor behind counter constructed of unsealed wood and small unsealed wooden floor board in front of entrance. Instructed floors and floor coverings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items such as gasoline can and paint cans stored underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to remove unnecessary items from premises. Observed unused small coke cooler in prep area. Instructed to remove unnecessary items from premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed non-working mechanical ventilation in washroom. Instructed to repair and maintain mechanical ventilation in washroom.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on ceiling vent cover in washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

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