THE GREAT STEAK & POTATO CO.

500 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · Restaurant

20 inspections

1. Canvass4 juin 2026

   2 infractions

   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED IN-USE SCOOPS STORED IN STILL, ROOM-TEMPERATURE WATER AT THE FRONT AREA CONDIMENT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE OR IN WATER AT 135.0F OR ABOVE BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED NO FAUCET PROVIDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY HAS SPRAY HOSE NOZZLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR RINSING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS FILLING WASH AND SANITIZE BASINS FOR WAREWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR QUICK FILLING OF SINK BASINS AND MAINTAIN.
2. Canvass27 mars 2025

   0 infraction

3. Canvass9 avr. 2024

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • Cover panel for ice maker is removed around upper coils, instructed to put back cover to prevent ice contamination.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • Using one of the 3 compartments at dish washing 3-comp sink to store clean utensils, instructed to keep all 3 compartments clear for any time washing needs and use drying rack to hold wet utensils to dry.
4. Canvass4 avr. 2023

   0 infraction

5. Canvass1 mars 2022

   0 infraction

6. Canvass12 avr. 2021

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP AREA HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED STYROFOAM TAKEOUT CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING CONTAINERS WHILE STORED.
7. Canvass17 janv. 2020

   3 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND SANITIZED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED TOOLS (DRILLS, LARGE CORDS, SCREW DRIVERS, SAW,)STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND DESIGNATE AREA FOR ITEMS TO BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS AND PREP SPACE. MUST MAINTAIN.
8. Canvass19 févr. 2019

   5 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH [POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
9. Canvass10 janv. 2018

   2 infractions

   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • Observed pre-portioned condiments, hot sauce, vinegared sliced jalapenos, at front preparation station, for sale to public missing label. Instructed manager to provide labels.
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • Observed bulk food container in rear dry storage, under 1 compartment sink with broken lid. Instructed manager to repair and or replace. Maintain at all times. Observed can opener mounting bracket, on prep table, in prep area with cracked and chipped surface. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to replace and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
10. Canvass26 janv. 2017

    1 infraction

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found potentially hazardous foods (sliced tomatoes, steak, chicken, etc.) without proper labels. Must label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain same. Found bulk food items (potatoes) without proper label. Must label all bulk food containers with name. Must maintain same.
11. Canvass Re-Inspection17 mai 2016

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS, AND ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (BAGS, PURSES) BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT, OR IN THE PROVIDED LOCKERS.
12. Canvass10 mai 2016

    4 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHILI) AT 124 DEGREES IN THE STEAM TABLE, WHICH MANAGER STATED HE WAS USING TO REHEAT THE CHILI. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 1 LB WORTH $4 OF CHILI. INSTRUCTED THAT THE STEAM TABLE MUST NOT BE USED TO REHEAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AND THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HOT HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROX. 12 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND THE SODA RACK/COMPRESSOR. OBSERVED APPROX. 13 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SODA RACK/COMPRESSOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS, AND ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (BAGS, PURSES) BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT, OR IN THE PROVIDED LOCKERS.
13. Canvass21 déc. 2015

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE BROKEN LID AT POTATO BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYERS AND GRILL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS
14. Canvass16 janv. 2015

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE LEAK ON THE INTERIOR OF THE SMALL PREP COOLER. (FRY COOLER)
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • MUST PROVIDE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
15. Canvass Re-Inspection13 août 2014

    0 infraction

16. Canvass11 août 2014

    2 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. NO COLD WATER. COLD WATER MUST BE TURNED ON AND OFF FROM UNDER SINK. MUST REPAIR SINK SO COLD WATER IS PROVIDED FROM COLD WATER HANDLE. GIVEN 48 HOURS TO CORRECT AND INSTRUCTED TO USE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK UNTIL REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
17. Canvass26 févr. 2013

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE DELI MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER (FAN COVER AND CEILING)TO REMOVE DUST.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN FRONT PREP AREA AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT REAR AROUND PREP TABLE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
18. Canvass7 mars 2012

    2 infractions

    • 33. 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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS DRAINS AT REAR PREP AREA.
19. Plainte9 mars 2011

    2 infractions

    • 32. 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. WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. THE TABLE UNDER THE GRILL HAS SOME GREASY BUILDUP WHICH NEEDS TO BE
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN GREASE BUILDUP FROM THE FRONT FLOOR DRAIN AND THE DISH SPRAYER HANDLE.
20. Canvass23 juin 2010

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Any open #10 cans of food must be transferred to regular containers once opened.
    • 33. 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. Interior ledges of small coolers & door gaskets of same, at front service line, must be free of food debris.
    • 38. 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. Must fix leaky faucet at rear prep sink.