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

POTASH BROS INC (AKA: POTASH BROS) 875 N STATE ST, CHICAGO 60610 Grocery Store
March 29, 2021 Canvass License #19826
9
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
6
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INGREDIENT LABELS, INCLUDING ALLERGEN INFORMATION, ON GRAB-N-GO PACKAGED FOOD STORED IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND MAINTAIN. 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.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES (FLOUR, SUGAR ) WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS (WALKIN-IN & PREP) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS & FREEZERS, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN HOT FOOD AND MEAT PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT HOT FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT HOT FOODS PREP AREA, SURFACE BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT HOT FOODS PREP AREA, SURFACE BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO 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.

Health Department Information

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