POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 100.
209 S LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
17 of 27 inspections passed, 5 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 42026FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 262025PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 112023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 132022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOUND MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
NOV 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 62019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CUTTING SURFACES.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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 222018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELF UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAITAIN.
UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA, NOT MAINTAINED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE
JAN 242018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA, NOT MAINTAINED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
LEAKY FAUCET AT NECK ON 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MAR 242017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOUND THE SIDE STORAGE AREA IN THE DINING AREA CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA.
MAR 162017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOUND THE SIDE STORAGE AREA IN THE DINING AREA CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA.
JUL 222016FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
EXTERIOR OF STORAGE FOOD CABINET HAS PEELING PAINT LOCATED ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.
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.
FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER,UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,(STORAGE UNITS).MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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 152016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 272015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE BROKEN OR CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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 212014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN FRONTS LINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DRAIN AT ICE CREAM FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 172014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN FRONTS LINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DRAIN AT ICE CREAM FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 142013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES AT THE FRONT SERIVCE LINE.
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.
MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAINT/REPAIR WALL NEXT TO THE 3COMP SINK.
MUST REPAIR VENTS AT BOTH LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOM.
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT THE FRONT MILK COOLER AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 222012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP.
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA.
AUG 132012FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP.
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.
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.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP/DINING AREA AND CLEAN ALL WALLS UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.
MUST SEAL THE OPENING AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA.
OCT 142011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEE REPORT DATED 10/07/11
SEE REPORT DATED 10/07/11
OCT 72011FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
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).
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.
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 202010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Found floors not swept at main preparation areas.
Found no backflow prevention devices at soda and coffee machine water lines.(check valves)
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