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THE FAT SHALLOT

222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, CHICAGO, IL, 60654

Health Inspection: violations

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-02-26; refreshed 2026-10-12. May lag the official record. Check the official source

3 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-02-26), including 1 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-02-26: Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass w/ Conditions

  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • Critical: CHI-59 — PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2631446 DATED 2/19/2026: #25 " OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING UNDERCOOKED ITEMS, EGGS, WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT MENU CONTAINS REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  • Not Critical: CHI-61 — SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2631446 DATED 2/19/2026. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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