Potash Bros

August 5, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 11 LBS OF COOKED HAM AND TURKEY BREASTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.8-50.1 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: 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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AND RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WASHROOMS,PREP AREAS, THE SALES FLOOR,ON 2ND FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI PREP AREA BACKING UP WASTE WATER FROM OPEN SITE DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RUNNING IN THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR SO THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY DRAINS. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030.
code 24
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANELS AND RUBBER GASKETS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES AND REMOVE MOLD AND RUST. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TABLE TOP FRYER IN DELI PREP AREA AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND REMOVE BROKEN GLASS AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN FRESH MEAT PREP AREA.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SIDES OF ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT AND STORE ALL STOCK ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
code 41

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