SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 102.

YOUR CALL. 64/100

5428 S LAKE PARK AVE · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 6, 2015 · passed

6 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
6 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 6
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID ON TOPSIDE OF MIDDLE PREP COOLER ON SERVING LINE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,BLENDER STATION UNIT.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS,GARBAGE CANS IN DINING AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WINDOW TRIM IN ADDITIONAL DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREAS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WET MOPS ON HOOKS TO DRY PROPERLY.

SEP 28
2015
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 7.5LBS POTATO SALAD 44.8F-44.9F,6.5 LBS.COLE SLAW 45.6F-45.7F,4.25 LBS.SLICED TURKEY 45.3F,45LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE 45.7F-54.8F IN WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 63.2LBS. $73.24. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREAS WITH NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT HAND SINK AND A GALLON OF MILK IN HAND SINK BASIN IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MILK AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

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

OBSERVED FRONTDOUBLE ENTRY DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM AND REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM AND DOOR RUSTED OUT ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED TOILET HAND WASHING SINK FOR CUSTOMERS NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE MISSING AT HAND SINK TO TURN ON WATER TO WASH HANDS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID ON TOPSIDE OF MIDDLE PREP COOLER ON SERVING LINE.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,BLENDER STATION UNIT.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS,GARBAGE CANS IN DINING AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WINDOW TRIM IN ADDITIONAL DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREAS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WET MOPS ON HOOKS TO DRY PROPERLY.

JUL 21
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST REMOVE DUST FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENT ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA. LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THREE COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND PARTICLES OBSERVED INSIDE OF SHIELDS. ONE SHIELD IS LOOSE; REATTACH SHIELD. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.

MAR 26
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR SMALL OPENING AT REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN THE DINING AREA AND REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

FEB 14
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHAKE MIXER, ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE, COOLERS, HOLDING UNITS, VENTILATION HOOD.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS NEAR CASHIER.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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AUG 8
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS NOT STORED PROPERLY. (MUST STORE INVERTED).

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

FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS NOT ORGANIZED.(MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE)

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

FOUND WALLS BEHIND REAR PREPARATION AREAS WITH CHIPPING PAINT.(MUST SEAL)

SEP 28
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER BEHIND PREP COOLER TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND AROUND MOP SINK AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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