Chicago
20
BEAT

Potbelly Sandwich Works

924 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
20/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
25
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-10
Pass Rate
56%
7 failures
Score
20/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-12-10)
Failed 7 inspections (2025, 2024, 2021...)
Sanitation issues found across 40 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 40×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety serious
2025-12-10 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 1-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT ALL TIMES.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: OBSERVED WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, PEELING PAINT: AT THE REAR PREP TABLE/SLICER AREA, AT THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK...

2025-12-03 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 1-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT ALL TIMES.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN GARABGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. P...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, PEELING PAINT: AT THE REAR PREP TABLE/SLICER AREA, AT THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-I...

2025-03-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT NORTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

serious Documentation & Training

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS CUT AVOCADO, ARTICHOKE, COOKED CHICKEN BREAST, SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED ONIONS, SLICED PICKLES, WITH DISCARD DATES OF 03/25/25 IN FRONT SANDWICH TOPPINGS DELI COOLER. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS VAL...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARD ON SMALL DELI COOLER WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS, INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY DEEP CLEANING, SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2024-03-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR BOTH WASHROOMS.

2024-03-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON SODA ICE MACHINE CHUTE AND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN ICE CHUTE AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR BOTH WASHROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE ON FLOOR AROUND 3-COMPARMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-03-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WE OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 46.OF;INDIVIDUAL RANCH DRESSING 1.5oz EACH AT TEMP OF 50.1F(CONTAINERS STATED "KEEP REFRIGERATOR);CHICKEN INDIVIDUALLY WRAPED AT TEMP OF 49.1F TO 51.2F; HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 4...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

WE OBSERVED FRONT PREP/SERVING COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 49.6F TO 50.0F. COLD TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: HUMMS,BOILED CHOPPED EGGS,SLICED TOMATOES ETC. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO N...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER,REPLACE. MISSING FLOOR GROUT AT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR,REPAIR ISSUE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

2022-08-23 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-03-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- OBSERVED WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, PEELING PAINT: AT THE REAR PREP TABLE/SLICER AREA, AT THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE ENTRANCE...

2021-03-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. FOODS NOTED WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY. ALL PREPARED ON SITE, STORED IN BULK AND HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. FOODS SUCH AS SLICED TURKEY, SLICED TOMATOES, S...

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DELI MEAT COOLER AT ORDERING WINDOW. MUST REPLACE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

minor Employee Hygiene

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS FOOD DEBRIS, POTBELLY FOOD WASTE CONTAINERS SUCH AS USED CUPS, ICE CREAM GALLON, POTBELLY PAPER FOOD BAGS,SOILED PLASTIC GLOVES. PLASTIC BAGS OF GARBAGE ON GROUNDS UNDER AND AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE CONTAINER. NEIGHBORING WASTE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, PEELING PAINT: AT THE REAR PREP TABLE/SLICER AREA, AT THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WA...

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTED THE SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED ON 1-13-20 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY FOUND INSIDE A BINDER WITH OTHER PAPERS. GIVEN SUMMARY REPORT FOR TODAY'S INSPECTION AND INSTRUCTED TO POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VI...

2020-01-13 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

REACH IN COOLER FRONTLOAD #1 LOWER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT (X4) ABOVE DISHWASH/OFFICE AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

2019-05-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON ...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUIT

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2018-01-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE TEA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-01-22 Fail Complaint
2
serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-28-17 INSPECTION # 2089050. VIOLATION 38. MUST REAIR MAJOR LEAK AT FRONT HANDSINK WASTE PIPING. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE TEA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

2017-09-28 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY FROST NOTED IN ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST DEFROST.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR MAJOR LEAK AT FRONT HANDSINK WASTE PIPING.

2017-06-07 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN RESIDUE FROM RIM OF ICE CREAM SCOOP DIPPER WELL. AN EMPLOYEE CLEANED THE DIPPER WELL DURING INSPECTION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GRITTY BLACK RESIDUE FROM FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP.

2016-08-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE REAR BOX FREEZER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE ICE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-07-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO COLD WATER DURING INITIAL INSPECTION AT THE REAR PREP/DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK. COLD WATER WAS FOUND TURNED OFF FROM UNDER THE WASHBOWL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. FACILITY USING CHLORINE DURING THIS INSPECTION WHILE WASHING UTENSILS/PANS AS A BACK-UP SANITIZER DUE TO RUNNING OUT OF ITS NORMAL QUATERNARY SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS FOR T...

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE REAR BOX FREEZER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE ICE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-07-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED CHICKEN (AT 14.1F) SITTING IN THE REAR PREP 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WATER (WITHOUT ANY RUNNING WATER) TO THAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT THAWING MUST BE DONE IN AN APPROPRIATE METHOD: Thawing of frozen food for further processing of use shall b...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT AND MINERAL ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE BOTTOM LEDGE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCT...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2014-09-23 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND AN OPEN BOX OF SANDWICH BAGS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE TOASTER THAT WAS SOILED WITH BREAD CRUMBS AND GREASE SPOTS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE SOILED BOX OF SANDWICH BAGS/SLEEVES AND RELOCATED THE NEW BOX TO PROPERLY PROTECT BAGS DURING S...

minor Sanitation

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

CELING VENTS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BATHROOM VENTS, AND THE FAN VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE SOILED WITH DUST AND REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

2013-12-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARD AT FOOD PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE OVENS,VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

2013-12-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BLUE CHEESE, SALADS,DICED ONIONS AND EGGS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSP...

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED DICED ONIONS,EGGS AT 53.3, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AT 53.0F,MEATBALLS AT 110.0F ETC. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $40.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANI...

serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

The Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in right side of three(3) compartment sink, water coming up middle of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal ...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARD AT FOOD PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION KNOZZLES,INTERIORS OF FOOD PREP COOLERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE OVENS,VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER MUST BE VISIBLE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER THAT WAS TAGGED.

2012-12-17 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT CABINETS IN FRONT DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2012-08-03 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR LID OF REAR BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.

2012-07-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS TUNA SALAD IN FRONT PREP COOLER AT 47.2F. ESTABLISHMENTS TEMPERATURE LOGS RECORDED A READING OF 48F. MANAGEMENT STATES TUNA SALAD HAD NOT BEEN COOLED PROPERLY TO 40F OR BELOW. FOUND OTHER DELI MEAT TEMPERATURES IN SAME COO...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE IN MENS WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OVER 100 DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. AT FRONT ICE CREAM PREP STATION AND ICE CREAM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. UNDER SHELVING IN FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT PREP. ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, DINING ROOM AND IN MENS WASHROO...

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR LID OF REAR BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER.

2010-01-06 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

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