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THE GREAT STEAK & POTATO CO.

(Also Known As: THE GREAT STEAK)

500 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near West Side

License #: 1477845

18
Total Inspections
14
Passed
2
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 9, 2024 Inspection

April 9, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Cover panel for ice maker is removed around upper coils, instructed to put back cover to preve...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 12, 2021 Inspection

April 12, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP AREA HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2020 Inspection

January 17, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND D...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 19, 2019 Inspection

February 19, 2019• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH [POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2018 Inspection

January 10, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed pre-portioned condiments, hot sauce, vinegared sliced jalapenos, at front preparation station...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 26, 2017 Inspection

January 26, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found potentially hazardous foods (sliced tomatoes, steak, chicken, etc.) without proper labels. Must l...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2016 Inspection

May 17, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS, AND ON THE UNDERSID...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2016 Inspection

May 10, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHILI) AT 124 DEGREES IN THE STEAM TABLE, W...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 21, 2015 Inspection

December 21, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LID AT POTATO BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINER.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 16, 2015 Inspection

January 16, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 11, 2014 Inspection

August 11, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. NO COLD WATER. COLD WATER MUST BE TURNED ON AND OFF FROM UNDER SINK. MUST ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 26, 2013 Inspection

February 26, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE DELI MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOL...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 7, 2012 Inspection

March 7, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 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 cl...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 9, 2011 Inspection

March 9, 2011• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 23, 2010 Inspection

June 23, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Any open ...(+2 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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