THE POTTER'S HOUSE SOUL FOOD BISTRO
5310 LENOX AVE #1
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/8/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine, employee cleaned ice machine during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on top of flour lid, manager properly stored beverage Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Insulation showing on meat cooler door Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling cart is soiled Gasket on double cooler door is soiled
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on faucet in to go area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing between the walk in cooler and walk in freezer walk way.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker stored on shelf on seasonings in baking area. Employee moved speaker Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor between cooking equipment
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Insulation showing on interior of meat cooler
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on meat cooler
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from faucet near triple sink
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of soap stored on shelf with clean utensils, manager properly stored bottle of soap during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing in to go area before black hose connection. Manager installed back flow preventer on faucet Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling between walk in cooler and freezer
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor under cooking equipment
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior or double door cooler unused to store raw meat have exposed insulation
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor near back of establishment where large ice machine is stored
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups and lids stored on floor in server area
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in the walk in cooler
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/12/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on a few employees preparing food items Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled stainless bin. Manager cleaned bin Corrected On-Site
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Double door meat cooler Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of hot holding units Dust on fans White debris on walk in cooler fan covers Repeat Violation
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in back prep area Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of macaroni stored in the walk in freezer since Tuesday uncovered, manager covered Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (50F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding) food items are stored in small cooler in baking area. Per employee food items were placed in the cooler this morning. Employee moved food items to the walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).