JUL 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
900 W NORTH AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 28, 2025 · passed with conditions
4 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jan 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, meat balls, etc.), instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Found 5 lbs of cooked beef meatballs held in a steam table at 54.3°F; the steam table was not turned on. Instructed to hold Hot TCS foods at 135°F or higher. Priority violation 7-38-005. Item discarded valued at $20.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Standing water pooling on floor under front prep kitchen hand wash sink, Instructed to minimize standing water to prevent insects breading site.
MAR 142024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 14
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED 2 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAR 72024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DINING ROOM AND SANDWICH PICKUP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE CONVEYOR OVEN AND THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE OVEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE WALLS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED 2 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
OCT 22023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 2
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED CLOSER TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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FEB 232022FAILED5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2022
FAILED
5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP, SANDWICHES) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP, SANDWICHES) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK OR UNISEX WASHROOM #1. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HOT WATER, SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE DURIN TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL REPORT DATED 02/08/2021. MUST PROVIDE LOGBOOK WITH MOST RECENT SERVICE AND STATE LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO CERTIFIED FOD MANAGER ON SITE. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED ANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
AUG 112021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 11
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): TUNA, VARIETY OF SLICED MEATS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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