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THE GREAT STEAK & POTATO COMPANY

7901 S DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60620

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for THE GREAT STEAK & POTATO COMPANY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2184847

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT STEAK & POTATO COMPANY · 7901 S DAMEN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
606411

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT STEAK & POTATO COMPANY · 7901 S DAMEN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE ON RIGHT SIDE OF GRILL RECORDED AN INTERNAL AIR TEMP. OF 49.9F, REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF GRILL RECORDED AN INTERNAL AIR TEMP. OF 50.1F, 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER RECORDED AN INTERNAL AIR TEMP. OF 50.0F, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT RECORDED AN AIR TEMP. OF 99.5F ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND 105.2F ON THE TOP SHELF. ALL UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL REFRIGERATED UNITS MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES AND HOT HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. ALL UNITS MUST BE REPAIRED(HOT HOLDING UNIT NEEDS HEAT LAMP BULBS NOT REGULAR LIGHT BULBS)-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: CUT TOMATOES-52.3F, CHICKEN WINGS-54.5F, MARINATED CHICKEN-49.8F, CHICKEN BREAST-48.9F, CHICKEN LEGS & THIGHS-49.5F, FRIED CHICKEN-110.4F, 108.4F, AND 118.6F- PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES MUST EITHER BE STORED IN COOLERS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES OR HELD HOT AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE /- 2 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT NOTED VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9-1-10 NOT CORRECTED: -33-All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN FRYERS, GRILL, CABINETS, COUNTERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS.-35-The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT, SLICER AND PREP SINK (SPILLS). CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.-36-Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.-38-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. REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMP SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, AND TABLE TOP OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND MEAT SLICER IN REAR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITARY SOLUTION.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
289211

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT STEAK & POTATO COMPANY · 7901 S DAMEN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED STEAK, CHICKEN, GYROS (COOKED TO ORDER) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H63260 COURT DATE 10-7-10 AT 10AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

  • 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. CLEAN FRYERS, GRILL, CABINETS, COUNTERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT, SLICER AND PREP SINK (SPILLS). CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.

  • 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. REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMP SINK.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1933456.

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