Chubby Cattle Chicago
2162 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of May 27, 2026
Chubby Cattle Chicago was last inspected on May 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 27, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general-
CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods at improper temperatures. Found raw fish, dumplings and veggies in two door cooler at 66f. Found cooked rice in a rice cooker at 80f. Rice left in unit overnight. Food was discarded valued at $200 and 16 lbs. Priority violation issued for food requirements 7-38-005 citation issued. Corrected on site.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Inadequate temperature of refrigeration unit. Found a two door cooler in a small prep area on the first floor at 66.5f; instructed to maintain unit at 41f or below at all times. Unit tagged held for inspection. Priority violation issued for food requirements 7-38-005 citation issued. Corrected on site.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: exterior surface of cooking burner in kitchen and shelves inside of the walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the pipe under the exposed handsink in the dishwashing area of the kitchen on the second floor and the utility sink in the second floor kitchen clogged; instructed to unclog sink and repair leak.
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: Observed dust on the ceiling vents in the kitchen and washrooms. Observed dust on the ventilation fans on the ceilings of the washrooms. Instructed to clean all to remove dust observed. Observed dust on the fan covers inside of the walk-in cooler; instructed to clean fan covers.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Light dust observed on the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment; instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed openings in the lower, left side of the wall near the two door stand alone cooler in the prep area on the main floor located closest to the toilet rooms. Also found an opening in the first landing of th staircase. Instructed to seal and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 or more mice droppings on site. Droppings were observed on the floors on the side of the booths in the dining area, on the floor in the hot water tank storage closet, on the floor near the food elevator, and on the floor in food prep area closest to the rear exit door. Instructed to remove mice droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings in the lower, left side of the wall near the two door stand alone cooler in the prep area on the main floor located closest to the toilet rooms. Also found an opening in the first landing of th staircase. Instructed to seal and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed dry ingredients in seasoning shakers not labeled on the first and second food prep areas. Instructed to label with common food name and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no lids on the receptacles in the women's toilet room on the first floor and the second floor gender neutral toilet room. Instructed to provide for disposal of feminine products and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the first floor mop sink closet. Instructed to declutter, elevate, and remove unnecessary items and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometers inside of the cold holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed an opening at the bottom, right of the rear exit door on the first floor. Instructed to rodent proof door and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed the ice scoop stored on the shelf across from the ice machine on the second floor. Instructed to properly store and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed inadequate lighting in the meat prep area on the first floor. Instructed to provide adequate lighting in the mentioned prep area and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside of the cold holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an opening at the bottom, right of the rear exit door on the first floor. Instructed to rodent proof door and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoop stored on the shelf across from the ice machine on the second floor. Instructed to properly store and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in the meat prep area on the first floor. Instructed to provide adequate lighting in the mentioned prep area and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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