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Watta-Potato

May 13, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Water & Ice From Approved Source

Inspector 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
code 31
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector 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
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SCREEN ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector 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 • OBSERVED THE DRAINBOARDS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND MUST BE CLEARED FOR DISHES.
code 48
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector 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
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector 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)
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ON VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN
code 54

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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