Watta-Potato by Yogis Bistro
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Watta-Potato by Yogis Bistro has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Watta-Potato by Yogis Bistro is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN AND STEAK). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALL DAMAGED AROUND UTILITY BOX IN HALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 27, 2025
License
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN HALL NEAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO BUSINESS AND ORGANIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN HALL NEAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO BUSINESS AND ORGANIZE.
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May 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP INTO THRID COMPARMENT OF SINK WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY DRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL DAMAGED AROUND UTILITY BOX IN HALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPIAR AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN HALL NEAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO BUSINESS AND ORGANIZE.
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Jul 23, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER @ AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING (POTATOES, STEAK, MILK, SHRIMP, NACHO CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHLE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK AVAILABLE IN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDES THERMOMETERS FOR THE INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS ON-PREMISE TO MONITOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR OF FACILITY PROPPED WIDE OPEN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WATER LEAKING FROM PIPING ALSO NOTED TAPE WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Oct 16, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN THROUGHTOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 14, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA FOUND AT 72.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 95.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A RECORD OF ANY CONTRACT WITH A WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF A CONTRACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT BEING DISCONNECTED DUE TO IT LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN THROUGHTOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Watta-Potato by Yogis Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Watta-Potato by Yogis Bistro on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Watta-Potato by Yogis Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Watta-Potato by Yogis Bistro.
Has Watta-Potato by Yogis Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Watta-Potato by Yogis Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Watta-Potato by Yogis Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Watta-Potato by Yogis Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Watta-Potato by Yogis Bistro is inspected around four times per year on average.
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