Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for POTASH BROS on .
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638576
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE ST
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS IN THE BASEMENT MEAT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING: THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN PREP WALK IN, IN THE BASEMENT...THE DAIRY WALK IN FLOOR ALONG WALL AND UNDER SHELVING (ICE BUILD UP)...REAR DAIRY WALK IN UNDER SHELVING.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PRODUCE AREA WITH A LOOSE AND LEAKING FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE BUILD UP.
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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
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629254
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP AND MISSING WEATHER STRIP AT THE REAR DOCK DOOR...OBSERVED WHEN THE GARAGE DOORS ARE CLOSED THERE IS A GAP AND A GAP UNDER THE DOOR LEADING TO THE STREET AT THE 1 EAST DELAWARE SIDE, GAPS APPROX 1/4 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ADJUST AND OR REPAIR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE DELI PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, NON COOKING EQUIPMENT (SHELVING, DISH WASHING MACHINE) WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DEBRIS AND POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN/PRODUCE AREAS AS WELL AS THE DELI WALK IN COOLING UNIT UPSTAIRS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT IN THE PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A PILE OF BOXES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT COOKING AREA WHERE THE MEAT SLICER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS AND OR PEST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT...THE DELI AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVING, COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610349
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DRIED BLOOD STAINS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT UP STAIRS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS DOWN STAIRS AND UP STAIRS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN WALL UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN UP STAIRS KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO THE WALK IN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, DEBRIS AND POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LOWER KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIP AND ALONG THE WALLS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BROKEN GLASS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SHELVING OF THE WALK IN LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DIRT AND DARK STAINS ON FLOOR OF PRODUCE COOLER FLOOR. ALSO OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHTS OVER THE HAND WASHING STATIONS IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM OUT AND NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP DUST AND GREASE ON THE FOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE FANS OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS AS WELL AS THE VENTS OVER HEAD IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DUST FROM VENTS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591187
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF LEFT SIDE OF DOCK DOOR AND OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AT BASE OF WESTSIDE WALL IN BASEMENT DAIRY WALK IN COOLER AND AT BASE OF SOUTHSIDE WALL AND ON FRONT AND REAR OF CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE IN SAID PLACES AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA ABOVE OVEN IN BAKERY/DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING OR MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT WALKIN COOLER, WOMEN'S WASHROOM, BASEMENT MEAT PREP ROOM, AND BASEMENT MEAT WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL NON WORKING OR MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN SAID AREAS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590776
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE ST
Recorded violations
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD SALISBURY STEAK HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 117.3F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE SALISBURY STEAK REMOVED SELF SERVICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER($11.00/WEIGHING 5LBS) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SEASONED SALT NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN CORNER NEXT TO DOCK DOOR ON RIGHT AND OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA (NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROOFER) AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 3/11/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF LEFT SIDE OF DOCK DOOR AND OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN SMALL WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO KITCHEN IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORRISON RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON WALL AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AT BASE OF WESTSIDE WALL IN BASEMENT DAIRY WALK IN COOLER AND AT BASE OF SOUTHSIDE WALL AND ON FRONT AND REAR OF CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE IN SAID PLACES AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVD NON WORKING OR MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT WALKIN COOLER, WOMEN'S WASHROOM, BASEMENT MEAT PREP ROOM, AND BASEMENT MEAT WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL NON WORKING OR MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN SAID AREAS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA ABOVE OVEN IN BAKERY/DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585919
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION MEASURED AT 0PPM AT DELI DISH MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IT AT PROPER CONCENTRATION. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. ECO-LAB REP ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED BOTH DISH MACHINES. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERCIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: PREPACKAGED PREPARED FOODS STORED IN THE REACH IN OF THE BUFFET CASE DOES NOT HAVE AN ADDRESS LISTED ON LABELS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSECT CONTROL DEVICE (WHITE AND BLUE RECTANGLE HANGERS) STORED AROUND THE DELI AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, ABOVE/NEXT TO VEGETABLE STORAGE IN AISLE AND BASEMENT. DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT: 1)THEY ARE NOT OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, 2) DEAD INSECTS OR INSECT PARTS DO NOT FALL ONTO EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, OR SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS SCOOPS FOR ALL DRY SEASONINGS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING AND FAN GUARDS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST ACCUMILATION. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554196
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552839
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINKS LOCATED IN KITCHEN AND PRODUCE DEPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MEAT PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR STORED ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE DEPARTMENT COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED STEADY LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT PREP ROOM, 1 OF 2 SINKS NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND 1 TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497499
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INGREDIENT LABELS, INCLUDING ALLERGEN INFORMATION, ON GRAB-N-GO PACKAGED FOOD STORED IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES (FLOUR, SUGAR ) WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS (WALKIN-IN & PREP) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS & FREEZERS, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN HOT FOOD AND MEAT PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT HOT FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT HOT FOODS PREP AREA, SURFACE BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370491
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE ST
Recorded violations
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366183
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN CUTTING PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/19/19 REPORT# 2279596. 49. OBSERVED FOOD SHELVING NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN STORAGE (BASEMENT) WITH FOOD DEBRIS . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 55.OBSERVED FLOORS & CEILINGS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DUST IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : DELI WALK IN COOLER, MAIN KITCHEN COOLER , MAIN KITCHEN(BASEMENT) CORNER NEXT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WALK IN COOLER (BASEMENT), WALK IN FREEZER (BASEMENT) DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 56. OBSERVED HOOD IN DELI & MAIN KITCHEN (BASEMENT) WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. - PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279596
Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER MOVES PREP TABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION SO THAT HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED .
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (CHOCOLATE CAKE , BUTTER COOKIES, TIRAMUSI CAKE , CHICKEN DINNERS, EGG BREAKFAST SANDWICH) PACKAGED WITH OUT INGREDIENT LIST LOCATED IN SELF SERVICE REACH IN COOLER AND HOT HOLDING . ALL PRE PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST CONTAIN : THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICIAL COLORS, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD; AN ACCURATE DECLARATION OF THE NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN LABEL FOR CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE DUMPLINGS AND CAKE LOCATED IN BAKERY'S FRIDGE AND THE SELF SERVICE REACH IN COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO BAKERY. LABEL INFORMATION SHALL INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS ALREADY PART OF THE COMMON OR USUAL NAME OF THE RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION . 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BEER STORED UNDER TARP . TARP HANGS FROM CEILING UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TARP . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE BEER FROM UNDER WASTE PIPE OR PROVIDE A CASING FOR PIPES. ALSO NOTED SINGLE USE FOOD TRAYS UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE CASING FOR WASTE WATER PIPE.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ( ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PICKLES, BAGELS, WINE, BREAD ETC.) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DELI WALK IN COOLER, MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER (BASEMENT), WALK IN COOLER (BASEMENT), WALK IN FREEZER (BASEMENT). FOOD SHOULD BE STORED SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SHELVING NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN STORAGE (BASEMENT) WITH FOOD DEBRIS . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS & PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WORN WITH EXCESSIVE CRACKS THROUGH OUT: MEAT COOLER (BASEMENT), MAIN KITCHEN, PRODUCE PREP ( BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD WORN CUTTING BOARDS AND REPLACE
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PANINI MACHINE FILLED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN DISREPAIR ( MELTING, MISSING, RUSTED) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE STOVE, PRODUCE PREP (BASEMENT) ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AISLE 8 ABOVE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE , MAINTAIN AND OR REPLACE.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS & CEILINGS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DUST IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : DELI WALK IN COOLER, MAIN KITCHEN COOLER , MAIN KITCHEN(BASEMENT) CORNER NEXT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WALK IN COOLER (BASEMENT), WALK IN FREEZER (BASEMENT) DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD IN DELI & MAIN KITCHEN (BASEMENT) WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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