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Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Potash Bros Inc

875 N State St, Chicago 60610 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 6, 2026

30

Inspections on record

15

Times passed

6

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 6, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE DELI PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
  4. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
  5. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT IN THE PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
  7. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jan 6, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2024ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 29, 2023CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2022Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2022ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 29, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 13, 2020Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 23, 2020CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2018CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 22, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 23, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 19, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 2, 2015Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 17, 2015ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2015ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 14, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 30, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 7, 2012Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2012ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 2, 2012Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 22, 2012Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 15, 2012ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 11, 2011ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 17, 2010Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 5, 2010ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Potash Bros Inc — questions

Did Potash Bros Inc pass its last health inspection?
Potash Bros Inc at 875 N State St was inspected on Jan 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 30 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Potash Bros Inc?
The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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 DELAW
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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