What is The Fat Shallot's health inspection score?

The Fat Shallot 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 The Fat Shallot last inspected?

The Fat Shallot was last inspected on March 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Fat Shallot have?

The Fat Shallot has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Fat Shallot safe to eat at?

The Fat Shallot 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 The Fat Shallot serve?

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

Official Health Record

The Fat Shallot

Name: The Fat Shallot
Address: 125 S CLARK ST, Chicago, 60603
Rating: 79

125 S CLARK ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/10/2025

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0Good

American•The Loop

Ranked #393 of 871 in The LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Mar 10, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+13 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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125 S CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60603

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 basic

Aug

Aug 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST INVERT SINGLE SERVICE CARDBOARD TRAYS AT THE PREP LINE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SLICING MEAT WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

61/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-205.11 OBSERVED A BUCKET OF SANITIZER INSIDE OF THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-501.114 OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0 PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SAID DISH MACHINE MAINTAINS 50PPM-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

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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