Chicago
40
BEAT

Potbelly Sandwich Works

8300 S Holland Rd, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
40/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
24
15 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-07
Pass Rate
63%
5 failures
Score
40/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-07
Failed 5 inspections (2024, 2022, 2022...)
Other issues found across 8 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 66×
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
2026-01-07 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP AT THE SELF SERVE POP STATION TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DERIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND GREASE TRAP.

2025-01-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 15LBS.(3-5LBS) BAGGED DICED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 49.3F,54.1F & 55.2F ON REAR PREP TABLE AND WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 15LBS...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL SOME SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS AND SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS UNDER SODA MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS & POP SLEEVES,OVEN CARTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

2024-03-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,1- DOOR PREP COOLER OF ONLINE ORDER SIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE THRESHOLD AT ENTRY TO WALK IN FREEZER

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT BOTH VENT HOODS

2024-03-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SOUTH TOILET ROOM HAND SINK PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINS AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED SOME PREP COOLERS MISSING INTERIOR THERMOMETERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP AT FRONT DOUBLE DOORS ALONG BOTTOM LEFT INTERIOR CORNER OF RIGHT SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,1- DOOR PREP COOLER OF ONLINE ORDER SIDE.

minor Facility Condition

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN BACKING UP AND OVERFLOWING WITH WATER AND POOLING ON TO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK AND A FOUL SMELLING ODOR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES,BOTH TOASTER CARTS,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,POP SLEEVES AND FAN GUARD COVERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE THRESHOLD AT ENTRY TO WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN DINING AREA ABOVE SERVING LINE.MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT BOTH VENT HOODS.

2023-04-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SELF SERVE POP STATION COUNTER TOP TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE PREP STATION IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT ICE CREAM FREEZER.

minor Pest Activity

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY LINE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT POP STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT A BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE FRONT PREP STATION AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP DEBRIS. ALSO THE FLOOR DRAIN THE DINING AREA UNDER POP STATION NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

2022-03-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REAR REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILL BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,CARTS, PREP TABLES,COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR OFFICE AND LADDER STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS IN BOTH PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

2022-03-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF OLD JUKE BOX IN DINING AREA AND APPX. 8 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS & ON WALLS NEAR MOP SINK AREA AND SOILED TOWEL CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEA...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REAR REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILL BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,CARTS, PREP TABLES,COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOORS IN BOTH PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR OFFICE AND LADDER STORAGE.

2022-02-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON TOP OF WALK -IN COOLER. OBSERVED WALL TILE ABOVE WALK IN COOLER TO BE OUT OF PLACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

2022-02-03 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON TOP OF WALK -IN COOLER. OBSERVED WALL TILE ABOVE WALK IN COOLER TO BE OUT OF PLACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2546749 1/20/2022 NOT CORRECTED #54-STILL OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES ABOVE RIM ,LIDS NOT ABLE TO BE CLOSE TIGHT FITTING. MUST REMOVE TRASH AND HAVE...

2022-01-20 Fail Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. ALL DUMPSTERS WERE NOT COVERED. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COVER ALL DUMPSTERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER ON TOP OF WALK -IN COOLER. OBSERVED WALL TILE ABOVE WALK IN COOLER TO BE OUT OF PLACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE FOR VACCINATION REQUIREMENT POSTED IN ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS REGARDING VACCINATION STATUS FOR DINE-IN PATRONS MUST BE POSTED AT ENTRANCE AS WELL IN DINING AREA OF ESABLISHMENT. SIGNAGE WAS PLAC...

2021-04-22 Pass Canvass
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND EXCESS TRASH ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA.

2020-03-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

2020-03-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS WIDE OPEN, BOXES ON GROUND BEHIND DUMPSTERS AND MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES,EQUIPMENT AND TRASH ON GROUND PILED UP IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRIS AND HAVE LIDS TIG...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

2019-05-08 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS VERY LOOSE, WATER SPILLS OUT FROM THE BASE AND LEAKS EVEN WHEN NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE THE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN THE PLUMBING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRONT OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA, CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AROUND THE COOLERS, SINKS AND COOKING E...

2018-12-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSUDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER LOCATED INSIDE OF THE MILK AND SALAD DRESSING REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING ON THE PREPACKAGED SMALL COOKIES LOCATED FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS LOCATED ON THE PREPACKAGED SMALL COOKIES LOCATED FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST MOST PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT AND ALWAYS MAKE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.

2017-06-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED MEATBALLS DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 100.1-103.5 IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 53.2F IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD A...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

2016-12-22 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

2016-02-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 10LBS OF DICED CHICKEN INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AT 79.4F-99.8F, 6LBS OF CUT CHICKEN ON TOP OF A COUTER AT 59.7F AND 4LBS OF SLICED TURKEY INSIDE OF A 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 65.3F. INST...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DIPPER WELL WITH BUILD UP AND THE FLOOR UNDER COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.

2015-11-13 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE COUNTER TOP WHERE SELF SERVE POP STORED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.

2015-01-08 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT PREP AREA

2014-08-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

ICE DISPENSER DISPENSER AT POP SELF SERVE MACHINE NOT CLEAN AND INTERTIOR CABINETS.MUST CLEAN. CABINET

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMP SINK FAUCET LEAKY.MUST REPAIR

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY MOP BUKET AND WATER,BROOM,DUCT PAN.MUST REMOVE MOP WATER,CLEAN MAINTAIN.CLEANING EQUIPMENT.

2012-12-31 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN LIDS AND MULTI USE ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES AND PLUMBING FIXTURES AT MOP SINK.

2011-12-01 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE PLASTIC STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED, ALL BLACK STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER, AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BLOWN CEILING LIGHT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

2010-11-05 Pass Canvass
3
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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA AND NEAR 3-COMP SINK AND GREASE TRAP IN REAR.

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

100
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurants
100
Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
50
Chipotle Mexican Grill #2923
53
Maxwell Street Express
27
Popeyes #865

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