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POTASH BROS INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTASH BROS INC (AKA: POTASH BROS) 875 N STATE ST, CHICAGO 60610 Grocery Store
October 2, 2015 Short Form Complaint License #19826
3
Total Violations
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #33
MAJOR
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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