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POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET 1525 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60610 Grocery Store
March 24, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection License #164
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES BELOW COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL SLICERS AT THE PREP 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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER NEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREA,UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH THE STAIR WAYS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT PREP 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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING AT ON CEILING AT TOP OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA, ON CEILING INSIDE THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER(HOLE)AND CRACKED WALL BASE BY ENTRANCE AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.ALSO NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY WALLS AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM WITH FOOD STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS, CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING AT ON CEILING AT TOP OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA, ON CEILING INSIDE THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER(HOLE)AND CRACKED WALL BASE BY ENTRANCE AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.ALSO NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY WALLS AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM WITH FOOD STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS, CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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.

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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