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POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET

1525 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60610

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638776

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE SINGLE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A GAP AT THE BOTTOM FROM BROKEN WEATHER STRIP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR DELI AREA WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO SHAVE OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN PRODUCE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE DAIRY WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629912

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOUBLE BACK DOOR WEATHER STRIP IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLING UNIT...THE DAIRY WALK IN...THE MEAT WALK IN AND SHELVINGS IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. THE MAIN FLOOR BETWEEN THE SOUP AND HOT HELD FOODS...THE DELI AREA BETWEEN THE COLD HOLD UNIT...THE FLOOR AND WALL AREA IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WHITE FANS IN THE UPPER DELI AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST BUILD UP...ALSO THE FAN COVERS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611911

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE ABOVE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE DELI AREA LEADING INSIDE THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE, DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVING... THE PRODUCE FLOOR AND FREEZER WALK INS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.. THE DAIRY COOLER WALK IN AND THE WALK IN LOCATED UPSTAIRS NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE COLD HANDLE SIDE IN THE BASEMENT AT THE PRODUCE PRODUCTION AREA.. ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FAUCET IN THE BUTCHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT SELF CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN AND HANGING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND OR DEBRIS...FLOOR IN THE DELI AREA NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE BUILDING UP ON THE EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596721

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER USED AS SHELF LINER ON GREEN SHELF IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA OUTSIDE OF DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER FROM SHELVES, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA( DELI AND HOT HOLDING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN FIRST EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN FIRST FLOOR EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587077

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: PREPACKAGED FOODS (SALADS, CAKES, COLD HOLDING CHICKEN MEALS, AND HOT HOLDING SANDWICHES) IN THE DISPLAY COOLER IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11: BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST BE PLACED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP CONTAINER SOILED LOCATED IN GARAGE STORAGE ROOM. SOILED RECEPTABLES AND WASTE HANDLING UNTIS SHALL BE CLEANED AT A FREQUENCY NECESSARY TO PREVENT THEM FROM DEVELOPING A BUILDUP OF SOIL OR BECOMING ATTRACTANTS FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED GARBAGE/DEBRIS/CHUNKS OF ICE ACCUMILATED ON FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WAKL-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585363

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: PREPACKAGED FOODS (SALADS, CAKES, COLD HOLDING CHICKEN MEALS, AND HOT HOLDING SANDWICHES) IN THE DISPLAY COOLER IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11: BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST BE PLACED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED WATER/ICE DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER THAT IS LOCATED IN MEAT CUTTING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR TO ENSURE THERE IS NO CONTAMINATION ON PREPARATION SURFACES IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS ARE SERVERELY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT IN THE RAW MEAT CUTTING AREA. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH/KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP CONTAINER SOILED LOCATED IN GARAGE STORAGE ROOM. SOILED RECEPTABLES AND WASTE HANDLING UNTIS SHALL BE CLEANED AT A FREQUENCY NECESSARY TO PREVENT THEM FROM DEVELOPING A BUILDUP OF SOIL OR BECOMING ATTRACTANTS FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED GARBAGE/DEBRIS/CHUNKS OF ICE ACCUMILATED ON FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WAKL-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 9/1/22 REPORT #:2563096 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #55) 6-501.11: OBSERVED CEILING PANELS ON CEILING OF MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DISCOLORED, BULGING, AND COLLAPSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584647

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: LIQUID SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AND MAIN COOKLINE ON 1ST FLOOR. FACILITY MUST ENSURE SOAP IS PROVIDED AT ALL HAND SINKS IN THE FACILITY. SOAP PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT KITCHEN LOW TEMP. DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY CANNOT USE THE DISH MACHINE UNIT IT MAINTAINS PROPER CONCENTRATION. COMPANY REP. ARRIVED ON SITE AND PROVIDED SANITIZER FOR DISH MACHINE. CONCENTRATION MEASURED AT 50PPM. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: BAKED CHICKEN IN FRONT DELI DISPLAY COOLER HELD AT 51.6F. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF TCS ITEMS DISCARDED AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: PREPACKAGED FOODS (SALADS, CAKES, COLD HOLDING CHICKEN MEALS, AND HOT HOLDING SANDWICHES) IN THE DISPLAY COOLER IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST BE PLACED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED WATER/ICE DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER THAT IS LOCATED IN MEAT CUTTING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR TO ENSURE THERE IS NO CONTAMINATION ON PREPARATION SURFACES IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS ARE SERVERELY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT IN THE RAW MEAT CUTTING AREA. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH/KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP CONTAINER SOILED LOCATED IN GARAGE STORAGE ROOM. SOILED RECEPTABLES AND WASTE HANDLING UNTIS SHALL BE CLEANED AT A FREQUENCY NECESSARY TO PREVENT THEM FROM DEVELOPING A BUILDUP OF SOIL OR BECOMING ATTRACTANTS FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE/DEBRIS/CHUNKS OF ICE ACCUMILATED ON FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WAKL-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 9/1/22 REPORT #:2563096 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #55) 6-501.11: OBSERVED CEILING PANELS ON CEILING OF MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DISCOLORED, BULGING, AND COLLAPSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563096

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: BAKED CHICKEN IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR HELD AT 49.2F AND TUNA SALAD HELD IN DELI COOLER AT 47.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 9LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $90. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING PANELS ON CEILING OF MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DISCOLORED, BULGING, AND COLLAPSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD ABOVE CHICKEN FRYER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555884

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 70.8 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL OPENING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SMALL OPENING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE WASH BOWL IN MALE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN FIRST FLOOR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AND TRASH IN THE MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE VENT IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN UNPROTECTED LIGHT BULB IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUNRED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473154

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED GRAB & GO MUFFINS IN COOLER MISSING ALLERGEN/INGREDIENT INFORMATION MISSING FROM FOOD PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ALL ITEMS PREPARED AND PACKAGED ONSITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT PLATES STORED ON RACK IN DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD & GREASE DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY SOAP DISPENSER ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BASEMENT STORAGE, AND WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366038

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE MEAT AND DAIRY WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT AND DAIRY COOLER AND FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA . MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST CELAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293617

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE OF WALK IN POULTRY COOLER WITH BLACK AND WHITE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Local context · Chicago

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316 of 345 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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