Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE GREAT STEAK on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637964
Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT STEAK · 500 W MADISON ST
Recorded violations
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE SCOOPS STORED IN STILL, ROOM-TEMPERATURE WATER AT THE FRONT AREA CONDIMENT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE OR IN WATER AT 135.0F OR ABOVE BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO FAUCET PROVIDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY HAS SPRAY HOSE NOZZLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR RINSING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS FILLING WASH AND SANITIZE BASINS FOR WAREWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR QUICK FILLING OF SINK BASINS AND MAINTAIN.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591996
Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT STEAK · 500 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LID AT POTATO BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYERS AND GRILL.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1467579
Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT STEAK · 500 W MADISON 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 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAK ON THE INTERIOR OF THE SMALL PREP COOLER. (FRY COOLER)
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199456
Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT STEAK · 500 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199449
Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT STEAK · 500 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. NO COLD WATER. COLD WATER MUST BE TURNED ON AND OFF FROM UNDER SINK. MUST REPAIR SINK SO COLD WATER IS PROVIDED FROM COLD WATER HANDLE. GIVEN 48 HOURS TO CORRECT AND INSTRUCTED TO USE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK UNTIL REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324330
Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT STEAK · 500 W MADISON 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 DELI MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER (FAN COVER AND CEILING)TO REMOVE DUST.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN FRONT PREP AREA AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT REAR AROUND PREP TABLE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1184225
Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT STEAK · 500 W MADISON 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS DRAINS AT REAR PREP AREA.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
565247
Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT STEAK · 500 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. THE TABLE UNDER THE GRILL HAS SOME GREASY BUILDUP WHICH NEEDS TO BE
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN GREASE BUILDUP FROM THE FRONT FLOOR DRAIN AND THE DISH SPRAYER HANDLE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
229492
Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT STEAK · 500 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Any open #10 cans of food must be transferred to regular containers once opened.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Interior ledges of small coolers & door gaskets of same, at front service line, must be free of food debris.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. Must fix leaky faucet at rear prep sink.
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How results compare in ZIP 60661
145 of 191 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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