What is Potato Potato's health inspection score?

Potato Potato has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Potato Potato last inspected?

Potato Potato was last inspected on April 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Potato Potato have?

Potato Potato has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Potato Potato safe to eat at?

Yes, Potato Potato has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Potato Potato

Name: Potato Potato
Address: 325 E PERSHING RD, Chicago, 60653
Rating: 85

325 E PERSHING RD, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/25/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Apr 25, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 80/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Dec

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Nov

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass3 License

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE REAR MOP SINK AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR WITH A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 24

License InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

License InspectionFail

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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).

Basic (6)

−12 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
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).
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL PICK UP. (RETAIL FOODS WITH RESIDENTIAL DUMPSTERS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B).
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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