POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 114.
4709 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 10 of 27 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 182026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF DESSERT/SHAKE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 42026FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH GENDER-NEUTRAL RESTROOMS USED FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. WATER IS MEASURING BETWEEN 73.0F-80.2F AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF DESSERT/SHAKE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 142025FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2595370 DATED:05/29/2024 #47---4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. #53--5-501.17--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #56--4-202.18-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE TOASTER OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/21/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 292024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
5-501.17--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.18-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE TOASTER OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 202024FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AND EQUIPMENTS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE TOASTER OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 102023FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
5-202.12 (A) OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM NEAREST REAR DOOR WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 83 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 82023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM NEAREST REAR DOOR WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 90 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF TOMATOES ($20). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 32022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES, SOUPS, TUNA SALAD, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK BETWEEN WALL AND ICE CREAM SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340
FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340
OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340
FEB 242021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INADEQUATE LIGHTING WAS PROVIDED IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
APR 22020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BAKING FOOD TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELEVATED A T LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND NOT KEEP FOOD CONTAINER UNDER SEWAGE LINE
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
NOTED SOME USE OF DRINK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DRINK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
JUN 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
OBSERVED THAT REACH UNDER PREP COOLER BY OVEN IS NOT WORKING. FOOD NOT STORED IN IT. TEMPERATURE OF AMBIEN AIR IN UNIT OBSERVED TO BE 50F. UNIT TAGGED . MUST NOT REMOVE TAG TILL UNIT REPAIRED .FOR CONTACT INFO SEE COMMENTS.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE TRASH AREA
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BACK STORAGE ROOM
MAY 32017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR BENEATH THE CUSTOMER FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIOMS FROM EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 132016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
PREP AREA WALLS AND STORAGE ROOM WALLS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 52016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/BOXES AT REAR PREP AREA AND 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR SWEEPS AND ELIMINATE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON REAR PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
PREP AREA WALLS AND STORAGE ROOM WALLS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
APR 222015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE OVEN, AND REAR STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
LIGHT COVERS NOT CLEAN AND CHIPPING PAINT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL SURFACES,
APR 142015FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER OVER FLOWING ON TO FLOOR NOT GOING INTO SEWER LINE, AND SMELLY SEWER GAS ODORS COMING FROM DISH AREA, NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE OVEN, AND REAR STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
LIGHT COVERS NOT CLEAN AND CHIPPING PAINT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL SURFACES,
PERSONAL ITEMS REAR STORAGE AREA NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
NOV 182014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE OVEN, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND FRONT STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
VENTILATION COVERS AND LIGHT COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
MAY 192014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS AND CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN ADJACENT REAR ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING IN ADJACENT ROOM AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM.
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
MAY 92014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED. FRONT ENTRY DUAL DOORS HAS 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING IN CENTER NEAR BOTTOM OF WHERE DOORS MEET. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. ALSO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT PROVIDED OR MAINTAINED FOR ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED OEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES AND PROVIDE LOGBOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS AND CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN ADJACENT REAR ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING IN ADJACENT ROOM AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM.
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
APR 152013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA, AND MOP SINK.
FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE ROOMS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING SOURCE.
FOOD DEBRIS ON WEST WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.
BOXES AND CLEANING TOOLS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
DEC 22011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRONT PREP AREA, COOLERS, OVEN, AND CHEST FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA AND MOP SINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
AUG 302011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRONT PREP AREA COOLERS, CABINETS AND OVEN, REAR PREP AREA CHEST FREEZER.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL HOLE ON BOTTOM OF NORTH WALL AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT SAME AREA, AND CLEAN HOOD ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA.
AUG 192011FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY; OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR, ALONG WALLS ON BOXES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT REAR PREP AREA.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRONT PREP AREA COOLERS, CABINETS AND OVEN, REAR PREP AREA CHEST FREEZER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER FRONT PREP AREA EQUIPMENT AND THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL HOLE ON BOTTOM OF NORTH WALL AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT SAME AREA, AND CLEAN HOOD ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BOXES/CARDBOARDS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
NOV 52010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.//VILOATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-29-10, OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR HAVING A GAP OF 1/2 TO 1 1/2 BETWEEN AND BOTTOM FRONT DOOR. NON COMPLIANCES. AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION PREMISES CORRECTED VIOLATION OF SMALL FLIES. DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION DAVID KROUNA DISTRICT MANGER OF POT BELLY CAME TO ESTABLISHMENT AND WENT TO THE STORE AND PURCASED THE RUBBER STRIPPING. THIS IS CDI FOR THE FRONT DOOR AND BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. DISTRICT MANGER MR. KROUNA STATED HE IS GOING TO HAVE THE DOORS WORK ON TODAY 11-5-10 CITATION ISSUE H000070156-12 COURT DATE 12-9-10 TIME 1P.M. 400 W. SUPERIOR.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//SEE VIOLATION #14 ON VIOLATION FROM 10-29-2010
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.//OBSERVED NO SUMMARY DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. (DURING THE INSPECTION PLACED SUMMARY ON THE WALL FOR VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.)
OCT 292010FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND NOZZLE OF ICE DISPENSERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE,DRIPPING ON ICE ,WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.UNIT IS PRESENTLY IN USE.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.BUY ICE BAGS FROM A LICENSE RETAIL FOOD PREMISES.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63665-10
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, EQUIPMENTAND PREP COUNTER, FRONT PREP AREA(20 OR MORE),ALSO SMALL FLIES WAS OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AREA(6). OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR HAVING A GAP OF 1/2" TO 1 1/2" BETWEEEN AND BOTTOM FRONT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SMALL FLIES,AND RODENT PROOF DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO63665-10
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN DOOR FROM REAR STORAGE NEXT TO EXIT DOOR.
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