The Great Steak & Potato Co.

77 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604

American

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2010

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Great Steak & Potato Co.. The most recent visit was on Oct 6, 2010. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The Great Steak & Potato Co.'s record stops at Oct 6, 2010, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2010

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Found fruit fly activity at premises. Observed about 80 fruit flies at premises flying and standing on walls, shelving units, menu boards, front of premises/food preparation, storage areas, and on boxes at rear shelving units. Previous serious violation not corrected - Critical violation. Citation issued.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found exterior of ice machine,tabletops, and shelving units not clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: Found floors not clean throughout premises. Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Found floor drains not clean throughout premises.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Found base coving missing and grouting in poor condition in different areas throughout kitchen floors. (Must repair as needed).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Found walls and ceiling not clean throughout premises.(must clean food debris on walls/ceiling/splatter)

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Found leaky drainage piping at preparation sink by 3 compartment sink areas.

Sep 28, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Found fruit fly activity at premises. Observed about 40 fruit flies at premises flying and standing on walls. serious violation. citation issued.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found exterior of ice machine,tabletops, and shelving units not clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Found floor drains not clean throughout premises.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Found floors not clean throughout premises.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Great Steak & Potato Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Great Steak & Potato Co. on file is from Oct 6, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Great Steak & Potato Co.?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Great Steak & Potato Co..

Has The Great Steak & Potato Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Great Steak & Potato Co. have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Great Steak & Potato Co. means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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