SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 100.

YOUR CALL. 51/100

209 S LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 6, 2026 · passed

17 of 27 inspections passed, 5 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
27
17 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 6
2026
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 4
2026
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN BOTH UNISEX RESTROOMS WITH WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURING 48.1 DEGREES F (WEST) AND 50.3 DEGREES F (EAST). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE A TEMPERATURE OF 100 DEGREES F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 10
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 11
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

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JAN 13
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

NOV 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN SAME AREA AS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. A HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

APR 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 6
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CUTTING SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK FROM DIPPER WELL LOCATED NEAR ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

JUN 22
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELF UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAITAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA, NOT MAINTAINED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE

JAN 24
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA, NOT MAINTAINED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY FAUCET AT NECK ON 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MAR 24
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACE. FRONT REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND LOWER SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH OLD FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND THE VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH FOOD, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND THE SIDE STORAGE AREA IN THE DINING AREA CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA.

MAR 16
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE REGISTER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 47.3F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLER WAS STILL WITHIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE AND MOVED TO ANOTHER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACE. FRONT REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND LOWER SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH OLD FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND THE VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH FOOD, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND THE SIDE STORAGE AREA IN THE DINING AREA CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA.

AUG 15
2016
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 12
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
0 violations
AUG 2
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 22
2016
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PREP COOLER NEXT TO CASH REGISTER SECTION MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.3F.PREMISES MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW,CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLER.HUMMUS-53.6F, SLICE TOMATO-53.0F COOKED CHICKEN-53.0F,CHICKEN SALAD-53.9F, COOKED EGGS-106.5F,RAW SPINACH-53.0F,GARBANZO BEAN 56.7F,CHOP EGGS-54.1F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW,AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER.APPROX 12LBS OF FOOD AT COST APPROX $80.00 WAS REMOVED FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDICRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,(IE OPEN OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER,TRASH ON GROUNDS AROUND DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED THAT DUMPSTER MUST BE KEPT COVERED AND AREA AROUND DUMPSTER KEPT CLEAN/MAINTAINED.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED (1-15-2016,REPORT #1609779) #35 -EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON 2-LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO CHIP PEELING PAINT ON WALL AREAS IN REAR HAND SINK CORNER AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

EXTERIOR OF STORAGE FOOD CABINET HAS PEELING PAINT LOCATED ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED COOLERS AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN.INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRONT PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN,SHELF ABOVE COOLER FORPRINTER, BOTH OVEN TOASTERS,INCLUDING LEGGS OF EQUIPMWNT,FOOD UNITS INSIDE OF WALS IN COOLER EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST DETAIL CLEAN /MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER,UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,(STORAGE UNITS).MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29 EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON 2-LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO CHIP PEELING PAINT ON WALL AREAS IN REAR HAND SINK CORNER AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS.

JAN 15
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON 2-LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO CHIP PEELING PAINT ON WALL AREAS IN REAR HAND SINK CORNER AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS.

JUL 27
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE BROKEN OR CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR DISHWASHING AND PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

JAN 21
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR AND ICE CHUTE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN FRONTS LINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DRAIN AT ICE CREAM FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 17
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

BOTH MENS AND WOMENS BATHROOMS WITH NO HOT WATER TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES AND ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND BOWL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NOT HOT WATER IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR AND ICE CHUTE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN FRONTS LINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DRAIN AT ICE CREAM FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 14
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES AT THE FRONT SERIVCE LINE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN VENT AT EXHAUST HOOD AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AND 1DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAINT/REPAIR WALL NEXT TO THE 3COMP SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR VENTS AT BOTH LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT THE FRONT MILK COOLER AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 22
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA.

AUG 13
2012
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMP. SINK WHEN RUNNING WATER IN 3-COMP SINK OR WHEN OPENING THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND FIXED THE ISSUE.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

SIDE DOOR (BY CASHIER)NOT RODENT PROOFED. A 1/2" GAP NOTED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-20

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER (REMOVE EXCESS ICE), CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE OPENING ON THE BEVERAGE MACHINE AND CABINETS THROUGH OUT.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEM 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE DINING ROOM STORAGE CLOSET.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP/DINING AREA AND CLEAN ALL WALLS UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL THE OPENING AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA.

OCT 14
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEE REPORT DATED 10/07/11

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SEE REPORT DATED 10/07/11

OCT 7
2011
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO RUNNING HOT WATER IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT WASHROOM SINKS ON OR BEFORE DATE OF REINSPECTION (10/14/11).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FRONT PREP SANDWICH LINE HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPIAR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

OCT 20
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found floors not swept at main preparation areas.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found no backflow prevention devices at soda and coffee machine water lines.(check valves)

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