Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ED'S POTSTICKER HOUSE on .
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Pass
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Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629513
Location recorded for this inspection · ED'S POTSTICKER HOUSE · 3139 S HALSTED ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT ALL HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: REACH IN FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR. TOP OF CHEST FREEZER RUSTING AND COMING APART. INSTUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. SHELVES ARE RUSTING AND MUCH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS: ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. ALL AREAS HAVE FOOD SPLATTER AND FLOORS HAVE STANDING WATER BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618298
Location recorded for this inspection · ED'S POTSTICKER HOUSE · 3139 S HALSTED ST
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 4-901.12: **C** Wiping Cloths, Air Drying Location WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS TO MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617952
Location recorded for this inspection · ED'S POTSTICKER HOUSE · 3139 S HALSTED ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR HALLWAY AND OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND BEHIND MULTIPLE REACH-IN FREEZER UNITS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT COOKING PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS TO MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS, THE INTERIOR OF THE HAND SINKS AND COUNTER SPACE WITH FOOD, STAINS, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE FLOOR TILES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590433, DATED 3/05/2024, NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -#10. 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. -#16. 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. -#49- 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. -#55- 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL BY THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE SECOND FLOOR AND HOLES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVEBASE MISSING FROM VARIOUS AREAS ON THE WALLS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING COVING IN AREAS MISSING COVING. 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HALLWAY AND THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OIL DEBRIS ON THE PIPES LOCATED ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT HANDLES, IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ON PREP TABLES AND LOWER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590433
Location recorded for this inspection · ED'S POTSTICKER HOUSE · 3139 S HALSTED ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL BY THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE SECOND FLOOR AND HOLES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING MISSING FROM VARIOUS AREAS ON THE WALLS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVING IN AREAS MISSING COVING. 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HALLWAY AND THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OIL DEBRIS ON THE PIPES LOCATED ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT HANDLES, IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ON PREP TABLES AND LOWER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590070
Location recorded for this inspection · ED'S POTSTICKER HOUSE · 3139 S HALSTED ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: 7-206.12 OBSERVED RODENT BAIT STATIONS BEING SET BY THE FACILITY AND NOT IN COVERED TAMPER-RESISTANT BAIT STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL RODENT BAIT STATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR HALLWAY AND OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND BEHIND MULTIPLE REACH-IN FREEZER UNITS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ABOUT 15 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 5 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL NEXT TO A 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, ABOUT 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE 2ND FLOOR CRAWL SPACE AREA, ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE STAIRS THAT LEAD TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL BY THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE SECOND FLOOR AND HOLES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING MISSING FROM VARIOUS AREAS ON THE WALLS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVING IN AREAS MISSING COVING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HALLWAY AND THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OIL DEBRIS ON THE PIPES LOCATED ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT HANDLES, IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ON PREP TABLES AND LOWER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569951 DATED 1/19/23; 58 - 2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569951
Location recorded for this inspection · ED'S POTSTICKER HOUSE · 3139 S HALSTED ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 FOUND GASKET ON FREEZER LOCATED IN MIDDLE HALLWAY TORN AND HANGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569608
Location recorded for this inspection · ED'S POTSTICKER HOUSE · 3139 S HALSTED ST
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE HUMANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, WHICH MUST MAINTAIN.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: . FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE ANY COOLERS ON SITE. IN A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED OR HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT, THE SENSOR OF A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED TO MEASURE THE AIR TEMPERATURE OR A SIMULATED PRODUCT TEMPERATURE IN THE WARMEST PART OF A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED UNIT AND THE COOLEST PART OF A HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND NO LABELS ON BULK FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO ALL FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE STAIRCASE NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO NOTED ARE APPROX 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER ALL SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND THE CABINET WHERE CUPS ARE STORED. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. FOUND NO LIVE PEST ACTIVITY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND A VARIETY OF MEAT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE LL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND GASKET ON FREEZER LOCATED IN MIDDLE HALLWAY TORN AND HANGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF THE COOLER WAS FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. NOTED SHELVES IN COOLER FILLED WITH UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE TO ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOOR TILE MISSING IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD UNDER, BEHIND, AND ON THE SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO WAS OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER WAS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE STIRFRY PREP AREA AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HOLE IN WALL UNDER STAIRCASE DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531906
Location recorded for this inspection · ED'S POTSTICKER HOUSE · 3139 S HALSTED ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED AT THE 3 COMP SINK THE MIDDLE SINK HAS A BROKEN SEAL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS,PIPES AND WALLS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND GREASE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHTING IN THE HALLWAY BURNT OUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385732
Location recorded for this inspection · ED'S POTSTICKER HOUSE · 3139 S HALSTED ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE HALLWAY AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGH OUT THE REAR AND HALLWAY AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385483
Location recorded for this inspection · ED'S POTSTICKER HOUSE · 3139 S HALSTED ST
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AND NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH DISCARD DATES ON ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE STAIRS THAT LEAD TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNECESSARY CLUTTER LOCATED THRU OUT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY AND STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL HOLES AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE CEILING AND FLOORS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATOR, IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, STANDING WATER AND ACCUMULATED ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE HANDLES OF ALL THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE HALLWAY AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGH OUT THE REAR AND HALLWAY AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR (CORE) VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2282604 DATED 4/4/2019; 47-OBSERVED MANY FOOD ITEMS PRE CUT IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD BAGIES/ZIPLOC BAGS. 49-OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. 55-OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO CLEAN FRONT PREP AREA CEILING. 58-OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS MINOR (CORE) VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282604
Location recorded for this inspection · ED'S POTSTICKER HOUSE · 3139 S HALSTED ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 50LBS OF CHICKEN @60.5*F, 40LBS OF [email protected]*F, AND 50LBS OF BEEF @71.9*F COOKED 4/3/2019 STORED IN A HALLWAY OF THE RESTAURANT, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DENATURE AND DISPOSED OF 140LBS OF COOKED PRODUCT HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VALUE $1,200.00. MANAGER STATED FOOD WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE COOLER ON 4/4/2019 AND STORED THERE UNTIL READY FOR SERVICE. ALL ABOVE PRODUCT WAS DISPOSED OF AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. REMINDED MANAGER ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 41*FOR COLDER.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON FOODS PREPARED AND BEING STORED IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK TO INDICATE THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD SHAL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP STATIONS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOULATION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MANY FOOD ITEMS PRE CUT IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD BAGIES/ZIPLOC BAGS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE STORAGE SHELF IN PREP AREA, ALSO ON THE STOVE TOP STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED THREE RUSTY STORAGE TABLES IN THE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUSTOR PROVIDE NEW TABLES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO CLEAN FRONT PREP AREA CEILING.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 5 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED 2017, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW VALID CERTIFICATES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2146124
Location recorded for this inspection · ED'S POTSTICKER HOUSE · 3139 S HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREAS,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STOVE/OVENS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS ETC.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND DRY STORAGE AT 2ND FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60608
508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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