Pass

Noble Fat

2221 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 29, 2026

Noble Fat was last inspected on September 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

September 29, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Must provide a written cleaning and sanitizing procedure for the ice cream machine that is unable to be submerged in the three compartment sink and demonstrate how the machine would be washed at the three compartment sink

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floor in the walk-in cooler with food spillage. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Soiled mop heads at the utility mop sink must be stored inverted

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or undercooked such as eggs cooked to order. Must disclose and remind customers of such food on both the printed and virtual menus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Employee noted preparing beverages without an effective hair restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: All stored items inside the hvac closet and in the rear prep area must elevated from the floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a written cleaning and sanitizing procedure for the ice cream machine that is unable to be submerged in the three compartment sink and demonstrate how the machine would be washed at the three compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor in the walk-in cooler with food spillage. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Soiled mop heads at the utility mop sink must be stored inverted.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature inside of prep cooler in kitchen at 50f. Ambient temperature must be at 41f or below inside of a cold holding unit. 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: No metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.

      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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). LOG BOOK MUST HAVE IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER, SERVICE REPORTS FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICES DONE BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at pipe below hand sink in kitchen. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed customers toilet room door not self closing located adjacent to dining room. Must install self closing device on door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on site. Must post original city of chicago food sanitation certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.