Chicago
49
BEAT

The Great Steak & Potato Company

7901 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
49/100

Mixed record — 7 of 12 inspections passed

Inspections
12
7 passed
Last Inspected
2017-07-24
Pass Rate
58%
2 failures
Score
49/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2017, 2011)
Sanitation issues found across 40 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 40×
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
2017-07-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2069960 ON 7-17-17: 22-NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTH SO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER POP MACHINE, FRONT COUNTER AND EXPOSED SINK ROLLING CARTS PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, SLICER, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN AL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE GRILL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

2017-07-17 Fail Complaint
11
serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTH SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER POP MACHINE, FRONT COUNTER AND EXPOSED SINK ROLLING CARTS PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, SLICER, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN AL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE GRILL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

2016-09-09 Pass Canvass
3
minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED WATER SPLASHING FROM THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK ONTO THE COUNTER WHERE FOOD IS CUT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

2015-12-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS AND STEAM TABLE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

2014-01-28 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN REAR NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

2013-08-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE OLD MEAT DEBRIS FROM MEAT SLICER. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS THROUGHTOUT. FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREZZER NEED CLEANING OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

2012-09-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIORS PARTS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, THE EXTERIORS OF LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND WOOD LEDGES AROUND GRILL.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING SHIELD FOR LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

2012-09-12 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

SMALL REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE BY CASH REGISTER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE INTENAL TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 49.1-55.1F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED, REFRAIN FROM USING IT, AND TO FAX A REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION OF U...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIORS PARTS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, THE EXTERIORS OF LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND WOOD LEDGES AROUND GRILL.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

: CLEAN DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING SHIELD FOR LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

2012-08-10 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIORS PARTS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, THE EXTERIORS OF LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND WOOD LEDGES AROUND GRILL.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING SHIELD FOR LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

2011-09-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, AND TABLE TOP OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND MEAT SLICER IN REAR.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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.

2011-09-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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 B...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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, COOLER...

minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, AND TABLE TOP OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND MEAT SLICER IN REAR.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

SEE VIOLATION #29

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SEE VIOLATION #29

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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.

2010-09-01 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
6
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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 VIOL...

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

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

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. 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 ...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

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