SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS.

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409 W WASHINGTON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 2, 2025 · passed

12 of 19 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
71
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 2
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALL IN POOR REPAIR BY HOT SOUP PREPARATION AREAS.(CHIPPING PAINT).MUST REPAIR.

NOV 19
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Damaged cooler door gasket, Instructed to replace.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Floors not clean along wall base of rear prep area, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

OCT 3
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 16
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND SUMP PUMP SLOW LEAKING INTO FOOD PREPARATION/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIPPING WELL WATER HOSE PROFUSELY LEAKING INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(COOKED SAUSAGE @ 110.5, COOKED MEATBALLS @ 99.0F ALL LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA HOT HOLD UNIT @ IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL HOT ITEMS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. SAID FOOD ITEMS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF PIZZA SAUCE HELD INSIDE OF COLD UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 49.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD ITEMS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.SAID FOOD ITEM DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005.CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOORS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE RACKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN REAR PREP NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/REFUSE AREA AS WELL AS NO LIGHTING IN AREA WHERE BEVERAGE DISPENSER AND STORAGE OF DRY GOODS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THAT TRAYS USED FOR STORAGE WRAPPED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER ARE COVERED WITH DUST AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT CLEAN

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

MINOROther
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.

OCT 18
2019
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THAT TRAYS USED FOR STORAGE WRAPPED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER ARE COVERED WITH DUST AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT CLEAN

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : IN DISH WASHING AREA 10, IN FOOD PREP AREA 5,IN REAR STORAGE AREA 5,BEHIND SODA MACHINE 5 . RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED EMPLOYEE WORE UNPROVED JEWELRY DURING FOOD PREPARATION.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

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

NOTED SOME USE OF CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE 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

MINORFacility Condition
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOW DRAIN IS DRAINING SLOW CAUSING WATER SEEPAGE ON TO THE FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT INTERIOR OF DRAWER COOLERS (NON FOOD CONTACT ) ARE DITRY AND COVERED WITH DUST AND FOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE STORAGE AREA IN REAR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS, HALLWAY TO DISH WASHING AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER, FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER DIRT FROM PUMP AREA CLOSE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

MINOROther
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.

MAR 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND APPROX 15-LBS OD DELI MEATS INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51.0F TO 59.0F. INSTRUCTED COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED FROM COOLER BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $ 155.00, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FLOORS REAR PREP AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.

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

PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OF REAR PREP AREA BY COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

SEP 1
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND REFRIERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 16
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE WALL CLOSE TO THE WALK IN COOLER NEAR ENTRANCE SWING DOOR ID IN POOR REPAIR,IE CHIPPED PEELING PAINT.MUST REPAIR

APR 22
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN COOLER.

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

HOT WATER HANDLE ON 1-COMP SINK IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR(NOT WORKING).MUST REPAIR.

NOV 4
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 10-26-15 ON REPORT# 1583458 NOT CORRECTED. IMPROPER GARBAGE HANDLING NOTED DURING INVESTIGATION. INTERIOR OF GARBAGE DUMPSTER LOCATED BY THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUID WASTE FOUND INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE AS WELL AS TRASH AND BOXES FOUND ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA. ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND KEPT CLEAN. NON COMPLIANT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

IMPROPER GARBAGE HANDLING NOTED DURING INVESTIGATION. GARBAGE AREA LOCATED BY THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, TRASH AND BOXES FOUND ON FLOOR AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE SAME AREA. ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND KEPT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE OF BOTH OVENS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ALL SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS, UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER BY THE COMPUTER AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 26
2015
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE DISPENSOR AT THE DRINK FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED 40 SMALL FLIES THRU OUT FACILITY; 20 IN THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND 10 IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND WASHROOM AREA. OBSERVED A FRESH RAT DROPPING LOCATED ON A RAT TRAP BY THE REAR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED GARBAGE IN 4 PLASTIC BAGS ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR. FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE AN OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID TO DISPOSE OF GARBAGE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE OF BOTH OVENS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ALL SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS, UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED VENTS OVER OVENS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER BY THE COMPUTER AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 19
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

CLEAN CEILING/LIGHT PANELS AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY OF DUST BUILD-UP.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR AND BEHIND SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 8
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS (FRUIT AND DRAIN FLIES) ON WALL AT CEILING, SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED.

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

CLEAN CEILING/LIGHT PANELS AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY OF DUST BUILD-UP.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR AND BEHIND SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 13
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: DELI MEAT SLICER, MILK SHAKE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE RACK/SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUNG AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

JAN 8
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM BOX FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE A SHATTERPROOF BULD AT THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE VENT EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

JUL 27
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET.

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. FLOOR DRAIN COVERS LOOSE AT SANDWICH PREP LINE AND BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG SANDWICH PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR/INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.

MINORSanitation
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 DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND SUMP PUMP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

SEP 3
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 EXTEND THE SNEEZEGUARD TO COVER ENTIRE HOT FOOD STATION OR MOVE HOT-HOLDING UNIT AWAY FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE. ANY CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED, TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.

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. INTERIOR WALL/FLOOR & LEDGES OF MOST SMALL COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT OR DUST BUILD-UP, INCLUDING GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS.

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. FLOORS UNDER SODA DISPENSER & ALONG WALLBASES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN-DUE TO DEBRIS/CLUTTER.

MINORPest Activity
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. ANY HOLES AROUND PIPES/CONDUITS ON WALLS OR CEILING IN DISHROOM MUST BE SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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