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.
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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.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291105
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (TUNA SALAD, CHICKEN SALAD) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON INSPECTION REPORT#2243574 ON 12/14/18: OBSERVED 6-501.19- OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BACK STOCK ROOM AREA REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING HINGE AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 3-307.11- OBSERVED BOTTLES OF ALCOHOL, ETC. STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH CAST IRON SEWERS LINES. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. .7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291052
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN DISH ROOM OF DELI DEPARTMENT SANITIZING (CHLORINE) SOLUTION READING AT 0 PARTS PER MILLION (PPM) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN 25 PPM - 100 PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NOW SANITIZING AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (VARIETY OF POTATO SALADS, VARIETY OF CHICKEN SALADS, BEEF SALAD, EGG SALAD, VARIETY OF TUNA SALADS, MEAT LOAF, SMOKED SALMON) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN DELI DISPLAY COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52.3 F - 47.8 INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS 80 LBS, COST OF ALL FOODS $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED DELI DISPLAY COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 48.2 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE DELI DISPLAY COOLER AND DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS. DELI DISPLAY COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. DELI DISPLAY COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON INSPECTION REPORT#2243574 ON 12/14/18: OBSERVED 6-501.19- OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BACK STOCK ROOM AREA REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING HINGE AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 3-307.11- OBSERVED BOTTLES OF ALCOHOL, ETC. STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH CAST IRON SEWERS LINES. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. .7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243574
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: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. -MEAT AND FISH DEPARTMENT -BASEMENT SALAD BAR PREP AREA, ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK - EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS IN BASEMENT - HOT DELI DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP - EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR REAR BACK STOCK AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13- OBSERVED INTACT VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH THAWING IMPROPERLY IN FISH AND MEAT DEPARTMENT DISPLAY COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH MUST BE REMOVED FROM VACUUM PACKAGE AND THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION OUT OF PACKAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES AND THAW OUTSIDE OF PACKAGING UNDER REFRIGERATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE AT: -MEAT AND FISH DEPARTMENT DELI DISPLAY COOLER -HOT DELI COLD HOLING DELI UNITS/REFRIGERATORS -HOT DELI HOT HOLING DELI UNIT INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11- 3-307.11- OBSERVED BOTTLES OF ALCOHOL, ETC. STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH CAST IRON SEWERS LINES. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11- OBSERVED NO TONGS OR BARRIERS STORED AT SELF SERVICE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE, IN HOT DELI AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TONGS OR BARRIERS MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID LOCATION TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION AT SELF SERVICE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19- OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BACK STOCK ROOM AREA REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING HINGE AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11- OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TITLE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, LOCATED ON NORTH WALL, IN DISH WASHING AREA, IN DELI AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TILE IN SAID AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11- OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, AS WELL AS AT SALAD PREP STATION IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169469
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed prepackaged pastry items in multi tiered display racks, in bakery area without proper labels and dates. Informed site that once items are removed from bulk container, proper labels and dates must be provided. Instructed site to provide proper labels and dates.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed dark deep grooves and stains on cutting board in basement prep area. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed food and debris on exterior top surface of dish washing machine in deli area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed missing floor tile under prep table and under exposed hand sink, located on north wall, in dish washing area, in deli area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to provide title in said areas. Maintain at all times.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Food handler requirements not met. Instructed of the IDPH requirements: any food handler working in the city of Chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2167114
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed Deli display cooler at improper temperature of 48.2f, at time of inspection, holding potentially hazardous foods. Also observed two door reach-in cooler at Deli sandwich prep area, at improper temperature of 50.2f, at time of inspection, holding potentially hazardous foods. Display cooler and 2 door reach in cooler were tagged during inspection. Site also instructed to maintenance display cooler and 2 door cooler, also ensure unit maintains a temperature of 40f or less. Site instructed not to use unit. Instructed not to remove tag and to contact cdph for tag removal. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, in the following areas: - Deli Display cooler: 50.5f, 8.5lbs of Regular Tuna Salad at $84.00 46.6f 4lbs of Quiche, at a value of $3.50 50.1f, 4lbs of Spinach dip, at a value of $28.00 49.5f, 5lbs of Lite tuna salad, at a value of $45.00 50.0f, 3lbs of Lime tuna salad, at a value of $27.00 49.3f, 5lbs of Regular chicken salad, at a value of $45.00 47.5f, 2.5lbs of Lite chicken salad, at a value of $20.00 -Deli 2 door sandwich reach in cooler: 54.5f, 3lbs of Sliced tomatoes, at a value of 10.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 35lbs at total a value of $262.50 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed dark deep grooves and stains on cutting board in basement prep area. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed food and debris on exterior top surface of dish washing machine in deli area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed missing floor tile under prep table and under exposed hand sink, located on north wall, in dish washing area, in deli area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to provide title in said areas. Maintain at all times.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Food handler requirements not met. Instructed of the IDPH requirements: any food handler working in the city of Chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1974328
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DIRTY FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER AND WINE COOLERS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER AND WINE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLED WINE, BEER AND BROKEN GLASS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1974320
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (2 WHOLE COOKED CHICKENS 4LBS APPROXIMATE VALUE $25.00) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 127F AND 129F RESPECTIVELY AT A REACH-IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.HOT HOLDING UNIT IS IN WORKING ORDER MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND ABOVE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 140F AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ABOVE STATED FOOD PRODUCT.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 39F. FACILITY GIVEN 48 HOURS TO REPAIR ABOVE STATED SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS THE WAY IN THE DELI AREA. ALL HAND SINKS MUST HAVE HOT WATER (MINIMUM OF 85F DEGREES AT ALL TIMES) AND COLD WATER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND SLIGHT WHITE AND GRAY BULD-UP AT THE INNER PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRTY SHELVING INSIDE THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE DELI AREA WITH FOOD SPLASHES AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DIRTY FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER AND WINE COOLERS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER AND WINE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLED WINE, BEER AND BROKEN GLASS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR SAID LIGHT BULB OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938015
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR SAID LIGHT BULB OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937547
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED PASTA SALAD AT 43.1F,BEEF AT 48.9F,SEAFOOD SALAD AT 45.1F,,CHICKEN AT 45.6F-46.1F,FETA CHEESE AT 44.0F,HELD IN THE SALAD BAR DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER AT DELI PREP AREA IN USE NOT SANITIZING, CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE DELI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES,MANUAL CAN OPENERS,UTENSIL DRAWERS,CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH THE DISHWASHER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES IN DELI PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILING IN THE DELI PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MEAT DEPT AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR SAID LIGHT BULB OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532211
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES BELOW COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL SLICERS AT THE PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER NEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREA,UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH THE STAIR WAYS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING AT ON CEILING AT TOP OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA, ON CEILING INSIDE THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER(HOLE)AND CRACKED WALL BASE BY ENTRANCE AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.ALSO NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY WALLS AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM WITH FOOD STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS, CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE ALWAYS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1528027
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SALAD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 44.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT,DELI DISPLAY COOLER AND SALAD BAR DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: ROAST BEEF(57.7F,TURKEY 44.6F,HAM 45.3F,EGG SALAD 45.6F(3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT),TUNA 44.3F,POTATO SALAD 44.5F(DELI MEAT DISPLAY COOLER),EGGS 48.2F,CRAB MEAT 48.9F,COLE SLAW 47.9(SALAD BAR DISPLAY COOLER). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 126 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1000.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES CHANGING GLOVES AND MOVING FROM ONE STATION TO ANOTHER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE DELI PREP COUNTER AFTER ASSISTING CUSTOMERS REMOVED GLOVES AND WENT TO CLEAN OTHER DISPLAY COOLERS, PLAYED WITH HAIR AND HAIR NET,THEN TO DISH OUT HOT FOODS BEHIND FOOD COUNTER,TO THE DI SWASHING ROOM THEN TO PULL OUT HOT FOODS FROM WARMER AND FINALLY BACK TO THE DELI MEAT COUNTER TO PUT ON NEW GLOVES; ALL THESE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AT ANY TIME. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES ESPECIALLY WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AND AFTER CHANGING GLOVES. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE PRODUCE PREP AREA AT THE BASEMENT TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH GARBAGE CANS(BIG AND SMALL) AND A BOX IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES BELOW COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL SLICERS AT THE PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER NEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREA,UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH THE STAIR WAYS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING AT ON CEILING AT TOP OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA, ON CEILING INSIDE THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER(HOLE)AND CRACKED WALL BASE BY ENTRANCE AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.ALSO NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY WALLS AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM WITH FOOD STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS, CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH WASHER, LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE SAME 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALL INSIDE THE MEAT PREP ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE ALWAYS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1491180
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET · 1525 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60610
316 of 345 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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