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Chubby Cattle Chicago

2162 S Archer Ave

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

11 inspections

Complaint

May 27, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND RAW FISH, DUMPLINGS AND VEGGIES IN TWO DOOR COOLER AT 66F. FOUND COOKED RICE IN A RICE COOKER AT 80F. RICE LEFT IN UNIT OVERNIGHT. FOOD WAS DISCARDED VALUED AT $200 AND 16 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FOOD REQUIREMENTS 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT. FOUND A TWO DOOR COOLER IN A SMALL PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR AT 66.5F; INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN UNIT AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FOOD REQUIREMENTS 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING BURNER IN KITCHEN AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF THE KITCHEN ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND THE UTILITY SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN CLOGGED; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SINK AND REPAIR LEAK.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVERS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 27, 2026 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Aug 5, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 5, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 28, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 28, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Apr 22, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE LOWER, LEFT SIDE OF THE WALL NEAR THE TWO DOOR STAND ALONE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA ON THE MAIN FLOOR LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE TOILET ROOMS. ALSO FOUND AN OPENING IN THE FIRST LANDING OF TH STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Apr 8, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE BOOTHS IN THE DINING AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FOOD ELEVATOR, AND ON THE FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE LOWER, LEFT SIDE OF THE WALL NEAR THE TWO DOOR STAND ALONE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA ON THE MAIN FLOOR LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE TOILET ROOMS. ALSO FOUND AN OPENING IN THE FIRST LANDING OF TH STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 8, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Apr 2, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2025 · Original Source

License

Feb 20, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 20, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Oct 3, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENTS IN SEASONING SHAKERS NOT LABELED ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO LIDS ON THE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE SECOND FLOOR GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FIRST FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ELEVATE, AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Sep 25, 2024

No Entry

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM, RIGHT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON THE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MEAT PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MENTIONED PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 25, 2024 · Original Source

License

Jun 17, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM, RIGHT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON THE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MEAT PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MENTIONED PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 17, 2024 · Original Source

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