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Potash Bros

June 15, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

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: (7-38-020) FOUND SMALL/FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT: 21- ON CEILING & PIPES AROUND BOXES OF BANANAS; 8-ON WALLS ABOVE A PREP TABLE; 12-ON BOXES OF PRODUCTS IN STORAGE SHELVES; 9-ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SAME PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS & ELIMINATE/MINIMIZE ACTIVITY. ALSO FOUND 16-MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS, BEHIND THE VEGE/FRUIT DISPLAY CASE, MUST CLEAN & MONITOR. 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.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINES & ATTACHMENTS UNDER THEM, FILTERS AT ALL HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DIAPERS UNDER MILK SHELVES, & INTERIOR FLOORS OF FROZEN PIZZA FREEZER. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS BEHIND COLD DISPLAY UNITS, AROUND GREASE TRAPS, UNDER MEAT COOLER SHELVES & INSIDE DAIRY COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: ALL WALLS, CEILINGS, PIPES AFFECTED BY INSECT ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: FAUCET LEAKS AT HANDSINK BY SUSHI STATION, AT FAUCET SPRAYERS OF TWO 3-COMP. SINK, & AT BOTTOM LEVERS OF DELI 3-COMP. SINK. 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.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ALL MILK OR BREAD CRATES USED FOR STORAGE RACKS IN COLD OR DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING & PEST MONITORING. 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.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 11, 2011: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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