Fatback, Fatback Market, Builders Brew
222 N la Salle St, Chicago, IL 60601
Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 27, 2026
Fatback, Fatback Market, Builders Brew was last inspected on January 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
January 27, 2026 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general-
CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) : observed no signed employees health policies for all employees must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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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 a gap along bottom and sides of entry revolving door in north kitchen must repair or replace to be tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical1 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: 2-102.14(o) : observed no signed employees health policies for all employees must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Still observed no hot & cold running water at hand sinks in customers toilet rooms.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 a gap along bottom and sides of entry revolving door in north kitchen must repair or replace to be tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Fail
License · Fail
4 critical6 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 signed employees health policies for all employees must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky water line underneath hand washing sink in south kitchen near chemical storage rack.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot nor cold running water from faucet in customers/staff unisex toilet room in north kitchen must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine not operable in north kitchen must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-025)
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot & cold holding units in south & north kitchens not operable must repair and maintain at 135.0f for hot and 41.0f for cold and maintain.(priority 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom and sides of entry revolving door in north kitchen must repair or replace to be tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water on premises at all hand sinks, 2 & 3 compartment sinks,including toilet rooms must provide and maintain at 100.0f for hand sinks and 110.0f for 3- compartment.(priority 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap at 2- compartment sink in south kitchen overflowing from lid of grease trap and water pooling onto floor must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed upper pillars in north kitchen prep area front line in poor repair must make smooth and easily cleanable.must seal gaps on undersides of knee walls and counters.
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: Must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops in both south & north kitchens.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.