Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for POTASH GOURMET 44 on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627010
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH GOURMET 44 · 175 E DELAWARE PL
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWALS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
13
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF THE FOOD ITEMS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR ROOM USED FOR STORAGE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1448034
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH GOURMET 44 · 175 E DELAWARE PL
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447917
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH GOURMET 44 · 175 E DELAWARE PL
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: LIGHT OUT IN 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON DISPLAY FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1502051
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH GOURMET 44 · 175 E DELAWARE PL
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439357
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH GOURMET 44 · 175 E DELAWARE PL
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: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF 2 DOOR DELI PREP COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO IT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE BOTTOM WINDOW LEDGES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE, DUST AND/OR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WINDOW SEALS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST: HOOD VENTS, CEILING VENT OVER SLICERS AND WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA FAUCET BASES LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPRAYER HEAD HOSEIN DISREPAIR AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING INTO THE RINSE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE TO PREVENT EXCESS HANGING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1110400
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH GOURMET 44 · 175 E DELAWARE PL
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE PREP TABLE CABINETS BELOW THE MEAT SLICER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE SALAD BAR.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
569578
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH GOURMET 44 · 175 E DELAWARE PL
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
569559
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH GOURMET 44 · 175 E DELAWARE PL
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: (7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND FOLLOWING FOODS OUT OF CODE ON OPEN COOLER SHELF: 3-JARS OF MIRACLE WHIP DRESSING (EXP.-8/18/11); COOKED (PRE-PACKED) CHICKEN, TURKEY SANDWICHES, CHEESE MUFFIN, MASHED POTATO (EXP.-FROM 9/5-8/11). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS. TOTAL AMT.=$37.00 WITH TOTAL WT.=6.5 LBS.) All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED 12-SMALL FLIES ON BOXES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM; 5-ON WALL ABOVE THE BOXES OF BANANA; 5-ON CEILING ABOVE THE BANANA DISPLAY RACK (FRONT OF STORE). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CELAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IS VERY RUSTY-MUST SEAL. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUSTY VENTS AT FRUIT/CHEESE & VEGETABLE DISPLAY CASES, & INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM & INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE MOP SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS/CEILING AFFECTED BY PESTS MUST CLEANED/SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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How results compare in ZIP 60611
511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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