7242 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Southwest SideA follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Small cooler has cracks and gaps that could compromise food safety.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF SMALL REACH-IN COOLER TO HAVE SEVERAL CRACKS AND GAPS BETWEEN WALL PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CEILING PANELS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED NEAR THE EXTERIOR DOOR, LARGE GAPS BETWEEN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING PANELS NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.
Fat Johnnies Red Hots has had 6 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 2, 2026.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.