AUG 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP.
YOUR CALL. 71/100
225 E CHICAGO · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 6, 2025 · passed with conditions
9 of 12 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM 1 COMPARTMENT IT BACKS UP INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT IN ADDITION TO LEAKING HEAVILY FROM THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. TECHNICIAN REPAIRED GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MAY 302024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 30
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AND DISHROOM MISSING COMPRESSOR COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED IN DISHROOM FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILING TILES WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED ALL REACH IN COOLERS ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED IN DISHROOM VENT AND IS EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 42023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER POUR PICKLE JUICE IN HANDSINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE HANDSINK FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE BUT HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2.5 LBS OF COOKED MEATBALLS STORED INSIDE HOT HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMP @ 122.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS @135F AND HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. SAID FOOD DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005.PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS OF SLICED TURKEY STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT AND 2 DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.0F-55.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD SPILLAGE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN CAFE STORAGE ROOM THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED 1 OF 3 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 282022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 28
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Poor hygienic practices, Observed a food handler handling cash register and then preparing ready-to-eat foods without washing hands. Instructed manager to have all food handlers wash hands when required. Priority violation 7-38-010.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Hair nets not worn properly, long hair braids singing close to open food items. instructed to contain hair.
FEB 82022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 8
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
THERMOMETER PUSH TO THE BACK OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART WHERE IT IS EASY TO VIEW.
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NOV 262019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 26
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKETS ON COOLER DRAWERS NEAR ORDERING AREA WITH BROWN AND BLACK DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN CLEAN GASKETS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
JUN 132018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GASKET TO THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN POOR CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 162017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED BY GATES OR COOLERS LOCKED AFTER CLOSING. FACILITY IN THE ATRIUM OF A HOSPITAL ENTRANCE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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