825 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619
South SideA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
No supplies on hand to safely clean up vomit or diarrhea, risking norovirus spread.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
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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OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED SCRAP MATERIALS ALONG EAST WALL OF STORAGE ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED AND IN SOUTH CLOSET NEXT TO BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND TO PROPERLY MONITOR FLOORS FOR PEST ACTIVITY AND TO CLEAN FACILITY.
Fatburger Buffalo's Express has had 5 inspections in the last 5 years with a 75% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 20, 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.
Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.