SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

POTTER'S.

EAT. 81/100

17 E MONROE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 15, 2019 · passed with conditions

11 of 13 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS (INCLUDING COOKED TO ORDER HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

APR 13
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SLIME INSIDE OF THE FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 26
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 6
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE COOKLINE AND BEVERAGE STATION WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE METERED FAUCET AT THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WASHBOWL RUNNING LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE METERED FAUCET TO RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

MAY 5
2016
PASSED
0 violations
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DEC 11
2015
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 4
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A CRYOVAC MACHINE ON THE PREMISES WITH NO HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY. OBSERVED NO VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ON THE PREMISES AT THIS TIME. EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE THE CRYOVAC MACHINE UNTIL RECEIVING CDPH APPROVAL AND OBTAINING A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN.

AUG 8
2014
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 5
2014
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MAIN KITCHEN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND SINK (WOMEN'S), INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030, 48 HOURS IS GIVEN TO CORRECT VIOLATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 29
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILL AND AND WATER. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE.

DEC 5
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN NOZZLES AND HOLDER AT THE BAR AREA.

FEB 8
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SODA DISPENSER GUNS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REMOVE ALL PEEING PAINT THROUGH OUT KITCHEN CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. HAND SINKS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND UNOBSTRUCTED AT ALL TIMES.

APR 15
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN PROPERLY, FOOD DEBRIS STUCK BEHIND BLADE COVER, INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL SLICER PARTS PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. PEELIMG PAINT ABOVE DISH MACINE NOTED INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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