SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS.

EAT. 83/100

2739 N ELSTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 29, 2025 · passed

16 of 19 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
16 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
68
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 29
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

OCT 18
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED COOKED CHICKEN AND CHILI THAWING AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA PREP TABLE AT AMBIENT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE APPROVED METHODS FOR THAWING TCS FOODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR DURING THE COOKING PROCESS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND CHEMICAL STORAGE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION SYSTEMS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST AND ELIMINATE POTENTIAL SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 23
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 28
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, ICE CREAM FREEZER, PREP TABLES AND CATCH TRAYS IN THE CONVEYOR OVEN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

AUG 6
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SAID INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 12
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER, PREP TABLE BELOW THE CONVEYOR OVEN AND THE CONVEYOR OVEN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE CONVEYOR OVEN, HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND SLICER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

JUN 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN TOP CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

Violation Codes: 3-304.15(B-D) Inspector Comments: MUST USE GLOVES PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AND SLEEVES IN WALK IN COOLER,DUNAGE RACKS IN REAR AREA,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,BOOKCASE IN DINING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPEMENT,ESPECIALLY UNDER SODA COUNTER IN DINING AREA,WALK IN FREEZER

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 31
2019
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED 2- MALE EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION.OBSERVED 1- MALE ON THE PHONE AND RINING THE REGISTER HUNG UP PHONE PUT ON GLOVES AND UNWRAPPED PREPACKAGED COOKIES TO MAKE AN ICE CREAM SANDWICH ,REMOVE FROM PACKAGE AND MADE ITEM.ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CAME FROM REAR AREA TO THE REGISTER HAD WIPED HIS NOSE WITH HAND AND PUT ON GLOVES AND UNWRAPPED COOKIES ALSO TO MAKE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS TOO.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND BOXES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/31/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN TOP CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

MUST USE GLOVES PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AND SLEEVES IN WALK IN COOLER,DUNAGE RACKS IN REAR AREA,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,BOOKCASE IN DINING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CAN IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPEMENT,ESPECIALLY UNDER SODA COUNTER IN DINING AREA,WALK IN FREEZER

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 30
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed the upper, interior, mechanical portion of the ice machine (used for human consumption) to have heavy dust buildup. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed ice cream spilled on the interior surfaces of the ice cream freezer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: in the office area of the rear prep, around the three compartment sink and rear 1 compartment sink, around the water heater, inside the walk in cooler, under and around all equipment at the front prep area, and on the coving throughout. Instructed facility to clean all areas and maintain.

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

Observed the wall behind the three compartment sink to have dirt and food debris on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed the rear prep exposed hand sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the ice cream freezer dipper well not functioning. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

MAR 23
2018
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Observed the outside dumpster for recyclable waste to have lid propped open due to overflowing items inside. Instructed facility to fix and maintain all waste inside containers with tight fitting lids. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Observed the upper, interior, mechanical portion of the ice machine (used for human consumption) to have heavy dust buildup. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed ice cream spilled on the interior surfaces of the ice cream freezer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: in the office area of the rear prep, around the three compartment sink and rear 1 compartment sink, around the water heater, inside the walk in cooler, under and around all equipment at the front prep area, and on the coving throughout. Instructed facility to clean all areas and maintain.

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

Observed the wall behind the three compartment sink to have dirt and food debris on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed the rear prep exposed hand sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the ice cream freezer dipper well not functioning. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

MAR 20
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED WET FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST ELEVATE ITEM INSIDE WALK-IN FRREZER 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/LWALL. MUST USE APPROVE SHELVING AND REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM FREEZER

APR 25
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS AT THE FRONT DINNING AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 27
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST P[ROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON FOOD PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

OCT 24
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKET ON FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER, INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

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

FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT NEAR THE HOT WATER HEATER AND IN THE EXHAUST HOODS ABOVE BOTH SANDWICH TOASTERS/OVENS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 30
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP UNDER SODA MACHINE STATION ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR BACK DOOR TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A LEAKING PIPE CONNECTED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 30
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE GRAB AND GO SALAD COOLER SHELVING IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DETAIL.

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

THE SIDES OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLERS HAVE FOOD BUILDUP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE.

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

THE FLOORS HAVE SOME FOOD BUILDUP BEHIND THE TABLE LEGS IN THE PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

JUN 7
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING WITH NEW ONES, THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING AREA FRONT PREP STATION, REMOVE ALL DUST PARTICLES

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

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

MUST REPAIR CHIPPING PLASTER ON WALL OF REAR PREP AREA, SEAL AND REPAINT

DEC 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.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES,AND DUST FROM INSIDE ALL CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREAS, AND INSIDE CABINETS AT COKE MACHINE DISPENSER.

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. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREAS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES.MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE THRESHOLD OF FLOOR AT FRONT DOOR.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS AT BOTH HOODS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER AREA IN FRONT OF BLACK SAFEBOX AT REAR PREP ROOM. ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 10
2010
PASSED
2 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 THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN REAR PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELF,ALSO IN FRONT PREP THE TABLE NOT CLEAN CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER , CAN OPENER,ANS CUTTING BOARDS.

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.OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING.

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