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CONCERNS NOTED

THE FAT SHALLOT

222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago, IL 60654

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

66/100

Inspections

5

Last Inspected

Feb 2026

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

19 total

contamination
632%
other
526%
temperature
316%
hygiene
211%
chemical
15%
facility
15%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorOther

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.

Code 59

MinorOther

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.

Code 61

MinorContamination

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.

Code 47

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.