The Great Steak & Potatoe Co.
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2014
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Across the available record, The Great Steak & Potatoe Co. has five inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The Great Steak & Potatoe Co.'s record stops at Feb 26, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Great Steak & Potatoe Co. on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 26, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER STORED IN BACK OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER AND EASY TO MONITOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTE DTO KEEP AWAY.
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Sep 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES LOCATED ABOVE THE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE RESTROOM DOOR.
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Mar 14, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LID ON POTATOE BULK CONTAINER IN REAR PREP-LID IS CRACKED/BROKEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED ONES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jan 25, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN INSIDE OF ICE MAKER SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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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. DAMAGED WALL BEHIND POTATO BAKING OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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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. FAUCET AT TOILET ROOM HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO SHUT OFF COMPLETELY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS AND MEDICINE BOTTLES AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Feb 24, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA
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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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, AN ORANGE COLOR FILM BUILD UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. SLOW DRAINAGE AT FRONT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST STORE PROVIDE A REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER TO ALL COOLERS WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED.MISSING ONE IN FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. COUGH MEDICINE BOTTLE STORED AT PAPER PLATES AND NAPKINS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Great Steak & Potatoe Co. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Great Steak & Potatoe Co. on file is from Feb 26, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Great Steak & Potatoe Co.?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Great Steak & Potatoe Co..
Has The Great Steak & Potatoe Co.'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Great Steak & Potatoe Co. have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Great Steak & Potatoe Co. 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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