POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AT DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063337 15.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST AND MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (10/14/10)- #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED IN ALL PREP AREASS, #34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND OVENS, FRYERS AND ALL COOLERS IN DELI PREP AREA AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. CITATION ISSUED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

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. DELI PREP AREA STAND UP REACH IN DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DELI PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, REACH IN COOLER DOOR SLIDE RAILS AND THICK DUST BUILD UP ON CONDENSER COOLER FAN GUARDS ABOVE MEAT PREP TABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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.

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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DELI PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, REACH IN COOLER DOOR SLIDE RAILS AND THICK DUST BUILD UP ON CONDENSER COOLER FAN GUARDS ABOVE MEAT PREP TABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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.