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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

The Great Steak & Potato Co.

500 W Madison St

Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Canvass

Jun 4, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 27, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 9, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

Cover panel for ice maker is removed around upper coils, instructed to put back cover to prevent ice contamination.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source

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