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POTASH BROS

875 N STATE ST · Chicago, IL 60610

Grocery Store

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Inspection date
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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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2160193

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE ST

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed a wicker basket of macaroons, stored on top of deli counter, for public consumption with no cover and not protected, from contamination. Informed manager that foods must be protected during storage, to prevent contamination. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured 1.5lbs of product at a value of $8.00. Serious violation #7-38-005 (A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cardboard liner used on wire shelving racks in dish washing area, in deli area, as well as walking cooler cheese shelving unit. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed missing stainless steel mushroom cap from vacuum breaker above utility sink, in basements water heater area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed excessive black grease on grill surface of panini pres, in deli prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed dirt and debris on interior surfaces of hobart steamer in meat/deli department, next to exposed hand sink. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed excessive black mold like substance embedded in the caulking along utility sink in basements water heater area.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed excessive dirt encrusted on floor drain of dish washing station, in deli area. Observed excessive grease build and food splatter on exterior surface of cement block underneath 3 compartment sink, on floor. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed missing floor tiles underneath and around 3 compartment sink and dish washer, in deli area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed excessive grease build and dust on hood filters in dish washing deli area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed broken and loose 3 prong wall outlet, in meat department next to exposed hand sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed dusty fan covers, in meat walk in cooler in basement meat prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed beverage inventory stored on wire shelving racks, underneath exposed plumping/sewage pipes, in basement storage area. Informed the manager that inventory cannot be stored under exposed pipes. Instructed manager to reorganize area/room in which inventory is stored or encase exposed pipes. Maintain at all times.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed leaking vacuum breaker attachment above utility sink in basement water heater area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1974241

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE 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: FOUND PREPARED COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED.All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUST ACCUMULATION AT ALL DUST FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS(PRODUCE AND MEAT ROOMS) THROUGHOUT THE STORE.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE BACON AND DELI MEAT CASES, AT THE ENTIRE PRODUCE REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS AND THE CHEESE REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT LIGHT SHIELD COVERS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT ALL ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SMALL WATER LEAKS AT PIPES UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PRODUCE AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND THE RIGHT HAND SIDE COMPARTMENT. ALSO FOUND THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE DIFFICULT TO OPEN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ABOVE STATED 3-COMP SINK AND MAKE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE EASIER TO OPEN AND CLOSE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: FOUND A NON WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE SOUR CREAM REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1961012

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE 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: OBSERVED BACKSTOCK FOOD STORED BELOW EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD SO THAT IT IS NOT DIRECTLY BELOW EXPOSED SEWER LINES, OR PROVIDE A GUTTER SYSTEM UNDER THE SEWER LINES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE HANDLES OF THE SUSHI COOLER. ALSO NOTED ROUGH, SLIMY SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATING ON THE RISER WHERE THE DISH WASHING CHEMICALS ARE STORED IN THE DELI. NOTED A GREENISH SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING UNDER AND ON THE SIDES OF THE PRODUCE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATING ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN DELI COOLER, UNDER THE PREP TOP COOLERS IN THE DELI, AND UNDER THE WATER STORAGE PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SUPPLIES, PACKAGING AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENT COVERS ABOVE THE UPSTAIRS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED OIL AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD, VENT AND PIPES ABOVE THE DELI FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED SEVERAL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FRUIT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED TILES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE MISTING PRODUCE SHELVING ARE NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS. NOTED THAT THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE CENTER COMPARTMENT WASTE PIPING IN THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET OF THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TOR REPAIR THE LEAKS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931394

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE 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: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.GASKET AT THE BASEMENT DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1771085

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE 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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- A LARGE POT OF CHILI FROM THE NIGHT BEFORE HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AT 56.4F-60.9F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE THE MEAT CUTTING/GRINDING COLD HOLDING ROOM IS NOT MAINTAINED.HAND WASHING FACILITY IS NOT OPERABLE NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND MISSING HAND PAPERTOWELS DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE RUNNING WATER AND DRAINING IN MIDDLE SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS,COMING UP AT LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF SINK AND HAS A SPLIT SEAM AT TOP DIVIDER LOCATED IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM.ALSO,THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP IS NOT MAINTAINED WHILE FILLING WATER IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT THEN RELEASED WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IS COMING BACK UP ON THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER AND MAINTAIN. MUST WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE MULTI-USE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS IN OTHER OPERABLE 3 COMPARTMENTN SINKS AND DISHMACHINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND KITCHEN POTS/PANS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.GASKET AT THE BASEMENT DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINES,SHELVINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND IN REAR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS NEAR THE DELI AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE MEAT CUTTING COLD ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILE IN PRODUCE PREP AREA AND WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT CLEAN.ALSO,VENTILATION COVERS AT CEILINGS IN THESE AREAS AND HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS HAVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAIR AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY/UTENSIL STORAGE NEAR THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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
1578464

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE ST

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: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.....ALSO NOTED DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER WITH MOLD.....NOTED THICK DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN CUTTING BOARDS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....MUST CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE ALL DISPLAY PRODUCE FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER WITH MOLD, NOTED DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS AT THE BASEMENT PRODUCE PREP AREA AND THROUGH OUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MISSING PANT AT THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING PANEL....MUST ALSO CLEAN DUSTY FANS INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566299

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE ST

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING CUTTING BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND NOT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE WHEN EVER DISHES ARE WASHED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.NOTED 2 GARBAGE CANS AND A BROOM INSIDE OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE CANS AND BROOM. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING CUTTING BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONE OF COMPARTMENT SINKS FILLED WITH WATER AND USED FOR WASHING OF VEGETABLE (VEGETABLE SUBMERGED INSIDE WATER). CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.....ALSO NOTED DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER WITH MOLD.....NOTED THICK DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN CUTTING BOARDS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....MUST CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE ALL DISPLAY PRODUCE FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER WITH MOLD, NOTED DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS AT THE BASEMENT PRODUCE PREP AREA AND THROUGH OUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MISSING PANT AT THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING PANEL....MUST ALSO CLEAN DUSTY FANS INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCETS OF BASEMENT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,FIRST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP AND LEAKAGE UNDERNEATH PIPPING OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522667

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE ST

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY REQUIREMENTS FOR HAND WASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.TEMPERATURES OF HOT WATER AT 2 OF THE HAND WASH SINKS WAS 74.4F AND 75.1F. TEMPERATURES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WAS 74F (BASEMENT PREP AREA),74.2F(PRODUCE PREP AREA) AND 83.0F(FIRST FLOOR PREP).MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE PLUMBING SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED A THICK BLACK, BROWNISH SUBSTANCE THROUGH OUT THE UPPER AND INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND ALSO NOTED SHELVES AT SAME LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES,REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES FROM THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DISPLAY FREEZERS WITH FROZEN ENTREES AT THE SELLING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY CEILING TILES WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPINGS. MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED AT LEAKING FAUCETS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL VENTS AT THE DELI MEAT DISPLAY COUNTER AND ON DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493957

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE 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: REPLACE THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER CASE AND DELI PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SEVERAL LIGHT SHIELDS ARE MISSING FROM THE FIXTURES IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493614

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE DELI PREP AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED FISH AND CHICKEN ON THE DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES. NO APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT A HACCP PLAN TO CDPH TO VACUUM PACKAGE FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    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 IN THE DELI PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT INCLUDING THE SALAD BAR PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 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.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FILTERS IN THE DELI PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER CASE AND DELI PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE DELI PREP AREA ABOVE THE DEEP FRYER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SEVERAL LIGHT SHIELDS ARE MISSING FROM THE FIXTURES IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324703

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE ST

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: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICERS, COUNTER TOP, AND PREP TABLES IN THE DELI/BAKERY AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALL PREP AREA,KITCHENS AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ALSO INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE ALL MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE FRESH MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1134782

Location recorded for this inspection · POTASH BROS · 875 N STATE 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: SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT MEAT/FISH SECTION, WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.

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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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