POTTER'S.

Chicago Health Dept

17 E MONROE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2019.

Last inspected Jul 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Documentation & 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

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 6

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & 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

PASS · 0 violations

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DEC 11

2015

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 4

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 5

2014

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & 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.

Minor Food 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

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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