THE GREAT STEAK & POTATO COMPANY.
7901 S DAMEN AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
7 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 242017PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SOLUTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
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.
CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN AL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE GRILL.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
ORGANIZE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
JUL 172017FAILED11 violationsDETAILS
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
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
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.
CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN AL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE GRILL.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
ORGANIZE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
SEP 92016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
DEC 172015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS AND STEAM TABLE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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.
JAN 282014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN REAR NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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AUG 152013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE OLD MEAT DEBRIS FROM MEAT SLICER. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS THROUGHTOUT. FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREZZER NEED CLEANING OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 252012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE INTERIORS PARTS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, THE EXTERIORS OF LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND WOOD LEDGES AROUND GRILL.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
REPLACE MISSING SHIELD FOR LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
SEP 122012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 UNIT TO THE CDPH ONCE UNIT IS REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
CLEAN THE INTERIORS PARTS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, THE EXTERIORS OF LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND WOOD LEDGES AROUND GRILL.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
: CLEAN DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
REPLACE MISSING SHIELD FOR LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
AUG 102012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE INTERIORS PARTS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, THE EXTERIORS OF LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND WOOD LEDGES AROUND GRILL.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
REPLACE MISSING SHIELD FOR LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
SEP 232011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, AND TABLE TOP OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND MEAT SLICER IN REAR.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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.
SEP 132011FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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).
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.
SEE VIOLATION #29
CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, AND TABLE TOP OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND MEAT SLICER IN REAR.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
SEE VIOLATION #29
SEE VIOLATION #29
SEE VIOLATION #29
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.
SEP 12010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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