POTASH BROS INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

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

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

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

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

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)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

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.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

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.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

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.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

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.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

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.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.