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

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED DISPLAY MEAT COOLER AT 44F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MUST MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE COOLER TAG REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED ROAST BEEF AT 45.8F AND COOKED TURKEY BREAST AT 46.9F INSIDE OF THE DELI CASE COOLER. AT THE SALAD BAR OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: EGGS AT 50F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 52F, PASTA SALAD AT 52F, FETA CHEESE AT 54F, CUT FRUIT AT 52.5F, CHEESE AT 55F, DICED VEGETABLES AT 50F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE: GROUND BEEF AT 45F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 47.6F, PORK AT 48F, CHICKEN AT 47.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 500# OF FOOD WORTH $6600. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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.

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. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIDS ON THE GARABAGE DUMPSTER.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE DELI AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DELI DISHWASH AREA.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM.

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.