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

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)

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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.