POTASH BROS. SUPERMARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE ABOVE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE DELI AREA LEADING INSIDE THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE, DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVING... THE PRODUCE FLOOR AND FREEZER WALK INS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.. THE DAIRY COOLER WALK IN AND THE WALK IN LOCATED UPSTAIRS NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE COLD HANDLE SIDE IN THE BASEMENT AT THE PRODUCE PRODUCTION AREA.. ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FAUCET IN THE BUTCHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT SELF CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN AND HANGING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND OR DEBRIS...FLOOR IN THE DELI AREA NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND OR DEBRIS...FLOOR IN THE DELI AREA NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.