POTASH BROS INC
875 N STATE ST, Chicago, IL, 60610
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 6, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (7)
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP AND MISSING WEATHER STRIP AT THE REAR DOCK DOOR...OBSERVED WHEN THE GARAGE DOORS ARE CLOSED THERE IS A GAP AND A GAP UNDER THE DOOR LEADING TO THE STREET AT THE 1 EAST DELAWARE SIDE, GAPS APPROX 1/4 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ADJUST AND OR REPAIR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE DELI PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, NON COOKING EQUIPMENT (SHELVING, DISH WASHING MACHINE) WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DEBRIS AND POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN/PRODUCE AREAS AS WELL AS THE DELI WALK IN COOLING UNIT UPSTAIRS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT IN THE PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A PILE OF BOXES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT COOKING AREA WHERE THE MEAT SLICER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS AND OR PEST.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT...THE DELI AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVING, COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.