Watta-Potato
135 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
ZIP 60612 Risk 2 (Medium)
Failed · as of May 13, 2026
Watta-Potato was last inspected on May 13, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 3 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
May 13, 2026 · License
Result: Fail
3 critical5 general-
CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed cold holding unit not on at the time of the inspection and no hot holding equipment on vehicle. Instructed to have cold holding equipment on must reach and maintain 41f or below. Hot holding equipment is needed per menu and person in charge, must have equipmnent on vehicle and operating to be inspected. Priority violation 7-38-005, no citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot or cold water on vehicle at the time of the inspection. Instructed to provide hot (100-110f) and cold water. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the clean water tank is 25 gallons and wastewater tank 30 gallons. Instructed liquid wastewater tank must be atleast 50% larger than storage tank (clean water tank). Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation not issued (7-38-132), (7-38-136)
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFood handling
Ice wasn’t used properly or was stored unsafely.
Inspector’s note: Observed the clean water inlet unable to be unlocked at the time of the inspection. Instructed must be able to lock and unlock mentioned inlet. Priority 7-38-005, no citation issued
Official wording (code 31)
Water & ice from approved source
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no screen on the rear exit door. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer test strip kit on-site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit that is compatible with santiizer being used for dishware and food surfaces on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the drainboards above the three compartment sink cluttered with items.instructed to remove items and must be cleared for dishes.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no lid for garbage receptacle on vehicle. Instructed to provide a receptacle with a lid and maintain
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.