POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1445236 ON 7/21/14 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DELI PREP AREA, PRODUCE AISLE, BREAD AND PASTRY AREA, BASEMENT WINE CELLAR AND WALL ALONG THE STAIRWAY TO THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON TOP OF THE BAGELS IN THE SELF-SERVICE BREAD AND PASTRY CONTAINERS. ALSO OBSERVED, SLIME AND DISCOLORATION ON THE SPRAY NOZZLES AND WATER LINES FOR THE VEGETABLES IN THE DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOZZLES AND WATER LINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE PRODUCE STANDS AND AISLE SIGNAGE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PRODUCE AISLE AND INTERIOR OF VEGETABLE DISPLAY COOLERS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE MEN'S URINAL IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH STAINING.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PRODUCE AISLE AND UNDER AND AROUND THE BREAD DISPLAY CASES. REPLACE THE STAINED FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT MEN'S WASHROOM. REMOVE THE STANDING WATER FROM THE FLOOR AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT CLOSET.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAINT THE MOLDY CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE PRODUCE AREA AND BAKERY DISPLAY AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE DELI DISHROOM. MUST INSTALL A CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE THAT PROTECTS IT FROM THE OVERHEAD DRAIN LINES.

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: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.

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: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.

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.