POTASH GOURMET 44 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: (7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND FOLLOWING FOODS OUT OF CODE ON OPEN COOLER SHELF: 3-JARS OF MIRACLE WHIP DRESSING (EXP.-8/18/11); COOKED (PRE-PACKED) CHICKEN, TURKEY SANDWICHES, CHEESE MUFFIN, MASHED POTATO (EXP.-FROM 9/5-8/11). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS. TOTAL AMT.=$37.00 WITH TOTAL WT.=6.5 LBS.) All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.

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: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED 12-SMALL FLIES ON BOXES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM; 5-ON WALL ABOVE THE BOXES OF BANANA; 5-ON CEILING ABOVE THE BANANA DISPLAY RACK (FRONT OF STORE). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CELAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IS VERY RUSTY-MUST SEAL. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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: DUSTY VENTS AT FRUIT/CHEESE & VEGETABLE DISPLAY CASES, & INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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: FLOORS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM & INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE MOP SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM & INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE MOP SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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.