Potato Potato

325 E Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60653

American

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Potato Potato has three inspections in the public record. On Nov 13, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “allergen training as required” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Potato Potato's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND STEAK ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A VAILD CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY/SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE REAR MOP SINK AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR WITH A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Jan 22, 2024

License

2 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Dec 22, 2023

License

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINK, WASHBOWL SINK, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL PICK UP. (RETAIL FOODS WITH RESIDENTIAL DUMPSTERS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B).

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE NEWLY INSTALLED MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Potato Potato last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Potato Potato on file is from Nov 13, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Potato Potato?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Potato Potato.

Has Potato Potato's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Potato Potato have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Potato Potato means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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