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

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER MOVES PREP TABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION SO THAT HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED .

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (CHOCOLATE CAKE , BUTTER COOKIES, TIRAMUSI CAKE , CHICKEN DINNERS, EGG BREAKFAST SANDWICH) PACKAGED WITH OUT INGREDIENT LIST LOCATED IN SELF SERVICE REACH IN COOLER AND HOT HOLDING . ALL PRE PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST CONTAIN : THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICIAL COLORS, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD; AN ACCURATE DECLARATION OF THE NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN LABEL FOR CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE DUMPLINGS AND CAKE LOCATED IN BAKERY'S FRIDGE AND THE SELF SERVICE REACH IN COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO BAKERY. LABEL INFORMATION SHALL INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS ALREADY PART OF THE COMMON OR USUAL NAME OF THE RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION . 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BEER STORED UNDER TARP . TARP HANGS FROM CEILING UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TARP . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE BEER FROM UNDER WASTE PIPE OR PROVIDE A CASING FOR PIPES. ALSO NOTED SINGLE USE FOOD TRAYS UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE CASING FOR WASTE WATER PIPE.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ( ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PICKLES, BAGELS, WINE, BREAD ETC.) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DELI WALK IN COOLER, MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER (BASEMENT), WALK IN COOLER (BASEMENT), WALK IN FREEZER (BASEMENT). FOOD SHOULD BE STORED SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SHELVING NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN STORAGE (BASEMENT) WITH FOOD DEBRIS . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS & PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WORN WITH EXCESSIVE CRACKS THROUGH OUT: MEAT COOLER (BASEMENT), MAIN KITCHEN, PRODUCE PREP ( BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD WORN CUTTING BOARDS AND REPLACE

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PANINI MACHINE FILLED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN DISREPAIR ( MELTING, MISSING, RUSTED) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE STOVE, PRODUCE PREP (BASEMENT) ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AISLE 8 ABOVE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE , MAINTAIN AND OR REPLACE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS & CEILINGS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DUST IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : DELI WALK IN COOLER, MAIN KITCHEN COOLER , MAIN KITCHEN(BASEMENT) CORNER NEXT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WALK IN COOLER (BASEMENT), WALK IN FREEZER (BASEMENT) DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS & CEILINGS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DUST IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : DELI WALK IN COOLER, MAIN KITCHEN COOLER , MAIN KITCHEN(BASEMENT) CORNER NEXT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WALK IN COOLER (BASEMENT), WALK IN FREEZER (BASEMENT) DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.