POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1445236 ON 7/21/14 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DELI PREP AREA, PRODUCE AISLE, BREAD AND PASTRY AREA, BASEMENT WINE CELLAR AND WALL ALONG THE STAIRWAY TO THE BASEMENT, AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PRODUCE AISLE AND UNDER AND AROUND THE BREAD DISPLAY CASES. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR NEAR THE BREAD STORAGE CASES. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AND BREEDING AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE PRODUCE AREA AND BAKERY DISPLAY AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE WATER LINES ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY WRAP THE WATER LINES ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1445236 ON 7/21/14 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DELI PREP AREA, PRODUCE AISLE, BREAD AND PASTRY AREA, BASEMENT WINE CELLAR AND WALL ALONG THE STAIRWAY TO THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON TOP OF THE BAGELS IN THE SELF-SERVICE BREAD AND PASTRY CONTAINERS. ALSO OBSERVED, SLIME AND DISCOLORATION ON THE SPRAY NOZZLES AND WATER LINES FOR THE VEGETABLES IN THE DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOZZLES AND WATER LINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE PRODUCE STANDS AND AISLE SIGNAGE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PRODUCE AISLE AND INTERIOR OF VEGETABLE DISPLAY COOLERS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE MEN'S URINAL IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH STAINING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PRODUCE AISLE AND UNDER AND AROUND THE BREAD DISPLAY CASES. REPLACE THE STAINED FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT MEN'S WASHROOM. REMOVE THE STANDING WATER FROM THE FLOOR AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT CLOSET.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAINT THE MOLDY CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE PRODUCE AREA AND BAKERY DISPLAY AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE DELI DISHROOM. MUST INSTALL A CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE THAT PROTECTS IT FROM THE OVERHEAD DRAIN LINES.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN BOTH BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE DELI HOT HOLDING CASES AND SALAD BAR. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE DELI HOT HOLDING CASES: FRIED CHICKEN AT 122F, TURKEY AT 105.8F-130F, GRAVY AT 119.8F, POLISH SAUSAGE AT 114.8F, CHEESY EGGS AT 117/1F, VEGETABLE LASAGNA AT 123F, EGG SANDWICHES AT 120.7F, HOT DOGS AT 128.3F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT THE SALAD BAR: EGGS AT 51F, CHICKEN AT 50.1F, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AT 56.6F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 53.9F, FETA CHEESE AT 53.2F, PASTA SALAD AT 52.5F, CUT MELON AT 50F, COOKED CORN AT 51F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $340. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE DELI PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE SO THAT 100PPM CHLORINE IS AVAILABLE AT THE FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DELI PREP AREA AND PRODUCE AISLE. 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1139039 ON 7/8/13 NOT CORRECTED: 35/01 - PEELING PAINT AT CEILING ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP/ DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE DELI PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, SHELVES IN THE DELI DISHROOM, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR THE FLOOR TILE UNDER THE CHICKEN BROILER. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE DISHROOM FLOOR ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE CORNER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DELI AREA NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE DELI DISHROOM.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES THROUGH OUT FOOD PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE AT 1ST FLOOR, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND REPLACE DAMAGED TILES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT AT CEILING ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP/ DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MISSING BASE BOARD ALONG WALL BASE AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK NOTED UNDER BASEMENT'S 3-COMP SINK RIGHT COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIDS ON THE GARABAGE DUMPSTER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE DELI AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DELI DISHWASH AREA.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED DISPLAY MEAT COOLER AT 44F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MUST MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE COOLER TAG REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED ROAST BEEF AT 45.8F AND COOKED TURKEY BREAST AT 46.9F INSIDE OF THE DELI CASE COOLER. AT THE SALAD BAR OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: EGGS AT 50F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 52F, PASTA SALAD AT 52F, FETA CHEESE AT 54F, CUT FRUIT AT 52.5F, CHEESE AT 55F, DICED VEGETABLES AT 50F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE: GROUND BEEF AT 45F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 47.6F, PORK AT 48F, CHICKEN AT 47.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 500# OF FOOD WORTH $6600. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIDS ON THE GARABAGE DUMPSTER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE DELI AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DELI DISHWASH AREA.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AT DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063337 15.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST AND MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (10/14/10)- #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED IN ALL PREP AREASS, #34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND OVENS, FRYERS AND ALL COOLERS IN DELI PREP AREA AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DELI PREP AREA STAND UP REACH IN DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DELI PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, REACH IN COOLER DOOR SLIDE RAILS AND THICK DUST BUILD UP ON CONDENSER COOLER FAN GUARDS ABOVE MEAT PREP TABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT DELI PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND IN FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENT AND REPAINT OR REPALCE. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. REPLACE BROKEN AIR CURTAIN FLAPS AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REPLACE ALL PITTED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE AND DELI PREP AREAS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED IN ALL PREP AREAS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND ON SALES FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND OVENS,FRYERS AND COOLERS IN DELI PREP AREA AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. REPAIR FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE IN DELI AND REMOVE WATER FROM SAID AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PRODUCE PREP AREA.