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POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET 1525 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60610 Grocery Store
January 21, 2010 Suspected Food Poisoning License #164
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND IN FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENT AND REPAINT OR REPALCE. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. REPLACE BROKEN AIR CURTAIN FLAPS AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REPLACE ALL PITTED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE AND DELI PREP AREAS.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED IN ALL PREP AREAS.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND ON SALES FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND OVENS,FRYERS AND COOLERS IN DELI PREP AREA AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. REPAIR FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE IN DELI AND REMOVE WATER FROM SAID AREA.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND ON SALES FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND OVENS,FRYERS AND COOLERS IN DELI PREP AREA AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. REPAIR FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE IN DELI AND REMOVE WATER FROM SAID AREA.
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.

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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