POTASH BROS INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

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.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

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.

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: 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.