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Potash Bros

April 17, 2018 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: Observed a wicker basket of macaroons, stored on top of deli counter, for public consumption with no cover and not protected, from contamination. Informed manager that foods must be protected during storage, to prevent contamination. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured 1.5lbs of product at a value of $8.00. Serious violation #7-38-005 (A)
code 16
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed cardboard liner used on wire shelving racks in dish washing area, in deli area, as well as walking cooler cheese shelving unit. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed missing stainless steel mushroom cap from vacuum breaker above utility sink, in basements water heater area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Observed excessive black grease on grill surface of panini pres, in deli prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed dirt and debris on interior surfaces of hobart steamer in meat/deli department, next to exposed hand sink. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed excessive black mold like substance embedded in the caulking along utility sink in basements water heater area.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Observed excessive dirt encrusted on floor drain of dish washing station, in deli area. Observed excessive grease build and food splatter on exterior surface of cement block underneath 3 compartment sink, on floor. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed missing floor tiles underneath and around 3 compartment sink and dish washer, in deli area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Observed excessive grease build and dust on hood filters in dish washing deli area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed broken and loose 3 prong wall outlet, in meat department next to exposed hand sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed dusty fan covers, in meat walk in cooler in basement meat prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed beverage inventory stored on wire shelving racks, underneath exposed plumping/sewage pipes, in basement storage area. Informed the manager that inventory cannot be stored under exposed pipes. Instructed manager to reorganize area/room in which inventory is stored or encase exposed pipes. Maintain at all times.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Observed leaking vacuum breaker attachment above utility sink in basement water heater area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 28, 2017: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.