POTASH BROS INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD SALISBURY STEAK HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 117.3F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE SALISBURY STEAK REMOVED SELF SERVICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER($11.00/WEIGHING 5LBS) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SEASONED SALT NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN CORNER NEXT TO DOCK DOOR ON RIGHT AND OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA (NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROOFER) AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 3/11/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF LEFT SIDE OF DOCK DOOR AND OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN SMALL WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO KITCHEN IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORRISON RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON WALL AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AT BASE OF WESTSIDE WALL IN BASEMENT DAIRY WALK IN COOLER AND AT BASE OF SOUTHSIDE WALL AND ON FRONT AND REAR OF CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE IN SAID PLACES 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA ABOVE OVEN IN BAKERY/DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVD NON WORKING OR MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT WALKIN COOLER, WOMEN'S WASHROOM, BASEMENT MEAT PREP ROOM, AND BASEMENT MEAT WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL NON WORKING OR MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN SAID AREAS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVD NON WORKING OR MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT WALKIN COOLER, WOMEN'S WASHROOM, BASEMENT MEAT PREP ROOM, AND BASEMENT MEAT WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL NON WORKING OR MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN SAID AREAS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.