X Pot — the X Pot Chicago
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited X Pot — the X Pot Chicago 17 times, with records going back to 2021. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
X Pot — the X Pot Chicago's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT HANDSINK (WEST) IN KITCHEN LEAKING WITH A CONTINUOUS DRIP WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE IS AT 146 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE OF 180.0 OR MORE AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. FACILITY MUST USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT HANDSINK (WEST) IN KITCHEN LEAKING WITH A CONTINUOUS DRIP WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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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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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 8, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS IN 2-COMP. SINK, MEAT SITTING IN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70F OR BELOW, UNDER REFRIGERATION OR AS PART OF A COOKING PROCESS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOOD AND DIRT FOUND ON THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE FREEZERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Jun 21, 2024
Consultation
No violations found.
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Sep 15, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL KITCHENWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 7, 2023
Complaint
7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED AN ADDITIONAL 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-402.12 OBSERVED NO PARASITE DESTRUCTION LETTER FROM SUSHI FISH SUPPLIER THAT STATES SUSHI GRADE FISH IS STORED FROZEN FOR AT LEAST 7 DAYS AT -4F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT DEVICES PLACED IN THE BAR AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA BY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY PLACE INSECT LIGHT AWAY FROM ANY FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED TWO CANS OF RAID UNDER THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO ADMINISTER ALL PESTICIDES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOUBLE DOORS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL KITCHENWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 28, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2023
Reinspection
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: 7-201.11 OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS STORED NEXT TO FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY STORE TOXIC SUBSTANCES IN A SEPARATE STORAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: 7-206.11 OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF "FLY/GNAT" SPRAY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED ONLY PEST CONTROL CAN HANDLE ALL PESTS ISSUES, FACILITY MAY NOT USE ADDITIONAL PESTICIDES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.12 OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT THE FAR-RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HOT WATER ONLY REACHED 85F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY MUST HAVE ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES, HOT WATER MUST REACH 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-501.17 OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITHOUT ADEQUATE DETERGENT. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE DETERGENT BOTTLE WAS EMPTIED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DETERGENT AT THE DISH MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2574682 DATED 4/20/23; 8-404.13 - AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION ON 4/26/23 LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY INCREASED AND THE FACILITY STILL HAD ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CEILING TILES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAKING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLES BEING PRESET WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR TABLEWARE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR INVERT PLATES, BOWLS AND GLASSES AS WELL AS PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR THE CHOP STICKS AND SPOONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Apr 20, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2574247 DATED 4/13/23; 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND FLYING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 13, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE SANITIZING BOTTLE WAS EMPTY. EMPLOYEE REPLACE SANITIZING BOTTLE AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR WAS SANITIZING AT 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE HAND WASHING SINKS BLOCKED WITH ITEMS IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS OR ITEMS PLACED IN THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS, ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (SUSHI). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 8-103.12(B) OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER NOR A PH METER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE PH OF SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER A LAB LETTER OR A PH METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND FLYING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS (SUSHI, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 OBSERVED ROCK SALT PLATTER ON SITE. EMPLOYEE STATES THE FACILITY NO LONGER USES THE ROCK SALT PLATTERS TO SERVE FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY SERVE FOODS ON FOOD GRADE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jul 28, 2022
License
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2022
License
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT IT IS IMPROPERLY DISPOSED TO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT AND 8 SMALL FLIES IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TREAT AREAS ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF DELI COOLER ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER
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Oct 5, 2021
License
No violations found.
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Sep 28, 2021
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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When was X Pot — the X Pot Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at X Pot — the X Pot Chicago on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at X Pot — the X Pot Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at X Pot — the X Pot Chicago.
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No. Recent inspections at X Pot — the X Pot Chicago have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
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