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Potbelly Sandwich Works

225 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
84/100

Mostly clean — 12 of 17 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
17
12 passed
Last Inspected
2022-07-20
Pass Rate
71%
1 failure
Score
84/100
EAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2022-07-20
Failed 1 inspection (2017)
Food Temperature issues found across 5 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 32×
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
2022-07-20 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED IN WOMENS AND MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

2021-01-13 Pass Canvass
1
serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2020-05-11 Pass Canvass
2
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE BREAD OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS.

2019-02-07 Pass Canvass
5
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF UNITS ( REACH IN COOLERS) IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-03-06 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMP SINK . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2017-06-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND VARIOUS UNLABELED SAUCE BOTTLES SUCH AS OLIVE OIL, MAYO, AND DRESSING IN FRONT PREP AREA. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUSTY METAL SURFACE UNDER THE MOP SINK AND RUSTY EXTERIOR CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/ REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN ABOVE STATED SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH GAPS LOCATED UNDER THE REAR HAND SINK IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ABOVE STATED FLOOR TILES AND GAPS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WALL PATCHED UP WITH CARD BOARD AND TAPE COVERING HOLE AT WALL BEHIND DUMPSTER IN THE REAR KITCHEN BY EXIT DOOR. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR THE HOLE ON THE WALL STATED ABOVE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMP SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-06-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING AT 40 F OR BELOW. FOUND 3 1/2 LBS OF CHOPPED CHICKEN AT 65 F ($25. VALUE) INSIDE OF A 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR WHICH WAS NOT PLUGGED IN AT INSPECTION TIME.MANAGER PLUGGED IN UNIT AND IT WAS WORKING PROPERL...

critical Pest Activity

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

DURING INSPECTION FOUND ALL THREE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL 3 DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL THREE DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AT ALL TIMES WITHOUT ANY GAPS AND OPENINGS. SERIOUS CITATION ...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND VARIOUS UNLABELED SAUCE BOTTLES SUCH AS OLIVE OIL, MAYO, AND DRESSING IN FRONT PREP AREA. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUSTY METAL SURFACE UNDER THE MOP SINK AND RUSTY EXTERIOR CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/ REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN ABOVE STATED SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH GAPS LOCATED UNDER THE REAR HAND SINK IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ABOVE STATED FLOOR TILES AND GAPS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WALL PATCHED UP WITH CARD BOARD AND TAPE COVERING HOLE AT WALL BEHIND DUMPSTER IN THE REAR KITCHEN BY EXIT DOOR. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR THE HOLE ON THE WALL STATED ABOVE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMP SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER SUCH AS CARDBOARD BOXES AND EMPTY PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR AROUND DUMPSTER BY EXIT DOOR IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD, DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-10-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
3
serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

UPON REINSPECTION,OBSERVED LAST,(NON-COMPLIANCE) REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT#1966231, NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VEIW. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010B

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLING FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,FOOD STORAGE CABINET ABOVE PREP COOLER,EXTERIOR OF OVENS,AND STAND,BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS,FOOD RACKS NEXT TO REAR HAND SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL DAMAGED,(HOLE) IN REAR BY DOOR BEHIND GARBAGE CAN.MUST REPAIR.

2016-10-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND FOODS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER THATS MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.3F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.F OR BELOW..MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.OF OR BELOW,CDI....

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.APPROX 2-LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 46.4F,AND 1-LB OF PLAIN CREAM CHEESE AT 52.4F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED B...

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLING FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,FOOD STORAGE CABINET ABOVE PREP COOLER,EXTERIOR OF OVENS,AND STAND,BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS,FOOD RACKS NEXT TO REAR HAND SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL DAMAGED,(HOLE) IN REAR BY DOOR BEHIND GARBAGE CAN.MUST REPAIR.

2016-04-11 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

GASKET ON REAR DEEP FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL NOT CLEAN AT MOP SINK OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST INSTALL.

2015-01-29 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT WHICH WAS IMPROPERLY SET-UP WITHOUT ANY HOT WATER UNDER THE STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS HOLDING FOOD ITEMS. FOUND SAUSAGE PATTIES(110.5F), EGGS(120.4F) ...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

DURING INSPECTION DID NOT FIND THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. SUMMARY INSPECTION MUST ALWAYS BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. CDI.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DECLUTTER AREA IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND MANY EMTPY CARD BOARD BOXES AT THE ABOVE STATED AREA.

2014-03-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATED DRAWERS IN SERVING AREA OF FOOD BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AT FRONT AND AT REAR.

minor Sanitation

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

ORGANIZE/MAINTAIN AREA AT REAR WHERE PERSONAL BELONGINGS ARE KEPT.

2013-06-26 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR INNER PLASTIC LINING AT THE ICE CREAM BOX FREEZER. OBSERVED INNER LINING IN POOR CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT ALL CEILING FANS ON PREMISES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT BASE OF THE 3COMP SINK FAUCET.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS SUCH AS SHOES AND BACKPACKS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA ACROSS FROM THE 3COMP SINK. ALL ITEMS NEED TO STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

2012-10-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-10-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

(7-38-005A) FOUND A SMALL PREP COOLER (TO THE RIGHT OF THE OVEN), WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 55.8-61.2F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW, UNIT TAGGED. FOOD STORED IN THIS UNIT WERE AT REQUIRED TEMPS. & LABELED WITH ...

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING PIECE OF METAL FOR THE DIPPER WELL (TO MAINTAIN THE WATER LEVEL UPON IMMERSION OF SCOOPS) MUST BE PROVIDED.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR WALLS & LEDGES OF ALL SMALL COOLER, & AREAS ALONG THE DOOR PANELS OF SAME UNITS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS OR DIRT.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & DRY, & FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MUST BE PROVIDED.

2011-03-17 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA CABINETS, INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER ...

minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

minor Employee 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...

2010-08-03 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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. Small cooler door gasket that's in poor repair at front prep area, some cutting boards with deep/dark grooves must be ma...

minor Sanitation

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. Following need cleaning: interior ledges of small coolers, light shield at walk-in cooler, interior walls of cabinets f...

minor Sanitation

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. Floors under front cabinets/sink must be kept free of debris/clutter.

minor Pest Activity

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...

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