The Great Steak & Potato Company
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2017
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Score
The Great Steak & Potato Company has been inspected 11 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 17, 2017. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Great Steak & Potato Company dates to Jul 17, 2017.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which The Great Steak & Potato Company's 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2017
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTH SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER POP MACHINE, FRONT COUNTER AND EXPOSED SINK ROLLING CARTS PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, SLICER, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN AL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE GRILL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Sep 9, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SPLASHING FROM THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK ONTO THE COUNTER WHERE FOOD IS CUT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Dec 17, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS AND STEAM TABLE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Jan 28, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN REAR NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Aug 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE OLD MEAT DEBRIS FROM MEAT SLICER. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS THROUGHTOUT. FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREZZER NEED CLEANING OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 25, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS PARTS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, THE EXTERIORS OF LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND WOOD LEDGES AROUND GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING SHIELD FOR LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Sep 12, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SMALL REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE BY CASH REGISTER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE INTENAL TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 49.1-55.1F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED, REFRAIN FROM USING IT, AND TO FAX A REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION OF UNIT TO THE CDPH ONCE UNIT IS REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS PARTS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, THE EXTERIORS OF LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND WOOD LEDGES AROUND GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : CLEAN DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING SHIELD FOR LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Aug 10, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS PARTS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, THE EXTERIORS OF LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND WOOD LEDGES AROUND GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING SHIELD FOR LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Sep 23, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, AND TABLE TOP OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND MEAT SLICER IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITARY SOLUTION.
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Sep 13, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE ON RIGHT SIDE OF GRILL RECORDED AN INTERNAL AIR TEMP. OF 49.9F, REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF GRILL RECORDED AN INTERNAL AIR TEMP. OF 50.1F, 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER RECORDED AN INTERNAL AIR TEMP. OF 50.0F, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT RECORDED AN AIR TEMP. OF 99.5F ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND 105.2F ON THE TOP SHELF. ALL UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL REFRIGERATED UNITS MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES AND HOT HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. ALL UNITS MUST BE REPAIRED(HOT HOLDING UNIT NEEDS HEAT LAMP BULBS NOT REGULAR LIGHT BULBS)-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: CUT TOMATOES-52.3F, CHICKEN WINGS-54.5F, MARINATED CHICKEN-49.8F, CHICKEN BREAST-48.9F, CHICKEN LEGS & THIGHS-49.5F, FRIED CHICKEN-110.4F, 108.4F, AND 118.6F- PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES MUST EITHER BE STORED IN COOLERS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES OR HELD HOT AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE /- 2 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT NOTED VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9-1-10 NOT CORRECTED: -33-All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN FRYERS, GRILL, CABINETS, COUNTERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS.-35-The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT, SLICER AND PREP SINK (SPILLS). CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.-36-Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.-38-Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, AND TABLE TOP OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND MEAT SLICER IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITARY SOLUTION.
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Sep 1, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED STEAK, CHICKEN, GYROS (COOKED TO ORDER) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H63260 COURT DATE 10-7-10 AT 10AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN FRYERS, GRILL, CABINETS, COUNTERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT, SLICER AND PREP SINK (SPILLS). CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Great Steak & Potato Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Great Steak & Potato Company on file is from Jul 17, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Great Steak & Potato Company?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at The Great Steak & Potato Company.
Has The Great Steak & Potato Company's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Great Steak & Potato Company have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Great Steak & Potato Company 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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