What is Fat Albert's health inspection score?

Fat Albert has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fat Albert last inspected?

Fat Albert was last inspected on February 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fat Albert have?

Fat Albert has 57 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fat Albert safe to eat at?

Fat Albert has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Fat Albert serve?

Fat Albert serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Fat Albert

Name: Fat Albert
Address: 6854 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60636
Rating: 79

6854 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/6/2026

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American•Chicago

Ranked #762 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Feb 6, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.5

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Mar 2024

1 inspections

5 high priority

3 intermediate

14 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

12 basic

Apr

Mar 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

9 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Feb

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
Open coffee cups for staff placed on prep table, instructed to keep off food contact surface.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Live pottery plant placed in kitchen above food prep area.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
Sink stoppers in poor repair, unable to hold water in 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain good working sink stoppers.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND DRIPPING HOT WATER FAUCET AT FRONT HAND SINK.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND DRIPPING HOT WATER FAUCET AT FRONT HAND SINK.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR MUST STORE OFF OF FLOOR AND PROPER MANNER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH MICROWAVES & EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2592086 4/3/24 NOT CORRECTED:#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#41-3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON STEAM TABLE AND COUNTER SURFACES.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. #47-4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,OVERHEADSHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA, 2- DOOR COOLER STORAGE,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT.#51-5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT. #55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT. #55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING ,WAL

Base deductions−26 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med12 Basic

14 total1 risk factor

56/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
2-401.11 : OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE CHEWING WHILE HANDLING FOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST EAT IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON STEAM TABLE AND COUNTER SURFACES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD SHELF OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 : OBSERVED BREAD BAGS BEING REUSED TO STORE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FRYER CABINETS,OVERHEADSHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA, 2- DOOR COOLER STORAGE,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY OVERHEAD PIPE AND LOWER PIPES WITH A BUCKET STORED UNDERNEATH IN BASEMENT. MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS & CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREAS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING ,WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High3 Med14 Basic

22 total5 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−93 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE CHEWING WHILE HANDLING FOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST EAT IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA.
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE GO TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PUT SOAP IN HIS HAND TURNED ON WATER AND WASHED HANDS IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT OF ME AND THE FOOD MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS ONLY AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE RINGING THE REGISTER AND HANDLING MONEY WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON HE WOULD CHANGE GLOVES SEVERAL TIMES THEN GOT A BAG OF HAMBURGER BUNS FROM SHELF WITH THE GLOVES ON AND NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON OVER THE STAIRS FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA AND ON & BETWEEN ARTICLES AND IN LOWER VANITY OF HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/27/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (14)

−28 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON STEAM TABLE AND COUNTER SURFACES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD SHELF OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CHANGING GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BREAD BAGS BEING REUSED TO STORE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE .
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FRYER CABINETS,OVERHEADSHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA, 2- DOOR COOLER STORAGE,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY OVERHEAD PIPE AND LOWER PIPES WITH A BUCKET STORED UNDERNEATH IN BASEMENT. MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND LOBBY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS & CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING ,WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−93 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE DELI MEAT SLICER AND FRENCH FRY CUTTER, DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN BETWEEN USES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER IF DOOR IS LEFT OPEN, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINT.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: INTERIOR SHELVING & FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE FIXTURE IN THE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED WALLS AND FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE FILTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−25 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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