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Potato Potato

325 E Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60653

Restaurant ZIP 60653 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Apr 25, 2025

Potato Potato was last inspected on April 25, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

April 25, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on the rear mop sink as required. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the employee washroom door with a self closing device. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago certified manager on duty as required while tcs foods such as chicken and steak are being prepared, handled and served. Instructed pic that a vaild city of chicago certified manager must be on duty/site at all times. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that all city certified manager must comply with the allergen training or citations will follow.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed men's toilet room door to not be self closing. Instructed to install a self closing device and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hand washing sink is needed at the front serving line in the food prep area. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water on premises. Hot water is not observed at the following sinks: prep handsink, washbowl sink, and 3-compartment sink. Informed person in charge hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands through the retail food establishment. Must correct and maintain. Priority violation #7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer device on the newly installed mop sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to install to ensure device can be located, serviced, and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles for feminine hygiene products inside of unisex/ staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed men's toilet room door to not be self closing. Instructed to install a self closing device and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no commercial pick up. (retail foods with residential dumpsters) priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 18 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.