Did Potash Gourmet 44 pass its last health inspection?

Potash Gourmet 44 at 175 E Delaware Pl was inspected on Nov 13, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Potash Gourmet 44?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOO

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.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Potash Gourmet 44

175 E Delaware Pl, Chicago 60611 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Nov 13, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 13, 2025

#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWALS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
#13FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF THE FOOD ITEMS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR ROOM USED FOR STORAGE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Nov 13, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 22, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 30, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 23, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 2, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2021	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 5, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 30, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 17, 2017	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 10, 2017	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 29, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 16, 2015	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 29, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2014	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 13, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 12, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2011	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 9, 2011	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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 Gourmet 44 — questions

Did Potash Gourmet 44 pass its last health inspection?: Potash Gourmet 44 at 175 E Delaware Pl was inspected on Nov 13, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Potash Gourmet 44?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOO
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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