Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Mixed record — 12 of 18 inspections passed
2025-08-12 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
2025-04-03 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNDER THE LARGE TOASTER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS WHERE ITEMS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLING UNIT UNDER SHELVING WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SODA DISPENCING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF SODA SPLATTER AND DUST UNDER BASE ABOVE THE DISPENCING HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ITEMS DISPENSED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE VENT ATTACHMENT OVER THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR LOOSE AND HANGING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A SMALL BUILD UP OF DEBR, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE FLOOR AND WALL, FLOOR AND SHELVING AREA LOCATED AT THE SOUP WARMING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-07-25 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE DRAINS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE METAL SHELVING AND THE SINK AREAS. ...
2023-08-23 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SINGLE USE CUP WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SEASONING SCOOP. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE ON IT.
2022-06-02 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
2021-01-05 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CANS IN BOTH GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2020-03-03 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 2-DOOR PRE COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR PREP/DISHEASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2019-11-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
BAGS OF SLICED DELI MEAT NOT DATED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND MAINTAIN.NO CITATION ISSUED
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
MINOR LEAK NOTED UNDER REAR HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2019-02-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER THAT PERSON IN CHARGE SHOULD BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE(2:40 P.M.) WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, SOUP) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A CURRENT VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALSO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE CLEAN UP KIT THAT CORRESPONDS WITH PROCEDURE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARR...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED TURKEY, PREPARED TUNA, SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE BREWER AND COCA COLA DISPENSER LOCATED IN SIT DOWN RESTAURANT AREA. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
2018-03-26 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK AT FRONT PREP HAND SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
2017-04-06 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND FOOD DEBRI UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE SANDWICH PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON A COUNTER TOP IN THE REAR. MUST ALWAYS HAVE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.
2016-12-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. OBSERVED DELI MEAT AT 48.7F,DICED CHICKEN AT 50.1F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICA...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT FOOD PREP LINE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
2016-04-12 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN AND ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
2015-03-13 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2014-06-19 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2014-06-06 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-06-05 Fail License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT IN PROCESS OF REPLACING THE HOT WATER HEATER. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES AND CLEAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINBOARDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE CONSTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO PROBE THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
2014-06-02 Fail License CRITICAL 5 ▾
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
INADEQUATE HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED HOT WATER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 97.8F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER WASHING OF DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES AND CLEAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINBOARDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE CONSTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO PROBE THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN PROVIDED AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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