POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS.

Chicago Health Dept

5304 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 12

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EMPTY BOXES AND CLUTTER IN THE RAEAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE EMPTY BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS TO ORGANIZE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST RENEW/COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

APR 11

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER IN THE PREP/SERVICE LINE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN REAR DISHWASHIING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

APR 3

2025

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER IN THE PREP/SERVICE LINE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN REAR DISHWASHIING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

APR 5

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Instructed to refinish or replace cutting boards with deep seams and stain infront prep area (on top of prep coolers)

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed torn and damaged gasket on standing cooler in basement. Instructed manager to replace with a tight sealing gasket.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed missing grout between tiles in the prep area next to the oven and ice cream freezer. Instructed manager to repair and maintain the floor to be easily cleanable.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in basement storage area.

FEB 24

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

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MAY 25

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP COOLERS SANDWICH PREP CUTTING BOARDS SURFACES STAINED/PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID, CUTTING BOARDS. CUTTING BOARDS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE BASEMENT FLOOR IS CLUTTERED ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS OR REMOVE ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOME CEILING TILES ARE STAINED IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE SAID UNCLEAN/STAINED CEILING TILES.

MAY 13

2021

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FRONT WOOD DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME.MUST REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE ABOVE FOOD SHELVES MUST BE ENCASED OR RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BASEMENT AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR CAUSE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIMES INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA AND UNDER THE SODA SELF SERVE DISPENSER IN DINING AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE MOP SINK STORAGE,STORAGE IS DARK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

AUG 4

2020

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 28

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD RELATED ITEMS INCLUDING TO GO CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR OF SECTION OF BASEMENT NOT DESIGNED TO STORE FOOD. STORE ALL FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM COOLER UCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. MUCT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM COOLER.

DEC 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CABINETS FOR GARBAGE AND UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UCLEAN IN BASEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR OUTLET COVERS ON NORTH WALL IN CUSTOMER AREA.

NOV 7

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 15

2017

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLLER BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID SHELVES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER WITH GRIMES AROUND THE BASE AND CORNERS OF THE UNIT.EXCESS ICE AND ICE CREAM INSIDE AT PANELS AND BOTTOM OF THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER,NEED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. WATER AT DIPPER WELL DIRTY FROM USED SCOOPS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILE AT REAR PREP DISH ROOM AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.EXCESS SLIME INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN/DRAIN PIPES UNDER THE SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM OTHER FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES. WATER ON FLOOR UNDER COOLER UNITS NORTH SITE, REROUTE DRAIN PIPES INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

GRIME ON WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. METAL FLOOR TRAP COVER NOTED IN THE REAR PREP AREA HOWEVER, NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT ATTACHED TO FIRST FLOOR COVER. MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW EXISTENCE OF GREASE TRAP

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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

FLOOR DRAINS UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE,ALSO FOUL ODOR(SEWAGE GAS)THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,REPAIR CAUSE

MAY 18

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND SMALL TWO DOOR PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED,RIGHT DOOR NOT ABLE TO CLOSE TIGHT FITTED TO UNIT,INTERIOR AIR TEMP OF 49.F TO 50.F. UNIT IN QUESTION IS LOCATED BY THE SANDWICHES OVEN BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (SHREDDED LETTUCE) WAS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR AND UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE SMALL PREP COOLER SHREDDED LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 47.7F; 48.9F; AND 49.5F.SAID FOOD ITEMS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POUNDS 7.5,VALUE 6.36. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED LETTUCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLLER BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID SHELVES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

GRIME ON WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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

FLOOR DRAINS UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE,ALSO FOUL ODOR(SEWAGE GAS)THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,REPAIR CAUSE

MAR 31

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

METAL SHELVING UNDER FRONT PREP TABLE AND UNDER TOASTER OVEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE PAPER LABELS TAPED TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS. COOLERS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRONT PREP COOLERS, REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT BAG IN BOX SODA SYSYTEM DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

METAL WALL AT THE MOP SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED TILE BASEBOARD COVING AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS FOUND DIRTY AND WITH ACCUMULATE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. METAL FLOOR TRAP COVER NOTED IN THE REAR PREP AREA HOWEVER, NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT ATTACHED TO FIRST FLOOR COVER.

JUL 25

2016

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT BY THE STAIR. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA MACHINE ,FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA UNDER ALL COOLERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES,ITEM/ARTICLES THRU OUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA,GARBAGE, EMPTY BOXES,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DISPOSE THE GARBAGE AND EMPTY BOXES TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED EMPLOYEES PREPARING SANDWICHES WITH 2 INCHES BEARD. MUST WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE BEARD HAIR.

NOV 4

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR HAND SINK IN THE REAR TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER/BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE SODA RACK TO REMOVE LIQUID AND FOOD BUILDUP.

FEB 19

2015

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ALONG THE SIDES OF FREEZER- MAINTAIN REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND BASEMENT WHERE FOOD IS NOT BEING STORED. NO ACTIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE DISHROOM AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAIN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND CLEAN REGULARLY.

MAR 25

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

SEWAGE WASTEWATER IS BACKING UP VIA FLOOR DRAINS ONTO FLOOR IN DISH ROOM/REAR PREP AREA. FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE CLOGGED,BASSINETS AREA FULL WITH WASTE WATER,GREASE,FOOD ETC. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS OR FAUCETS ARE TURNED ON WASTEWATER SPILLS ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CAUSE OF THE SEWAGE ISSUE AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PLUMBER ON PREMISES,ABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. FLOOR DRAINS ARE UNCLOGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ICE SHUTTER DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE WITH A PINK MINERAL BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS AND SLIME ON FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,AND UNDER THE FRONT EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 31

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE CARDBOARD BOXES OFF BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CRATES, MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER (FRONT PREP LINE AT END). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTIALTION COVER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION COVER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE DISCONNECTED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

FEB 14

2012

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 6

2012

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED NOT ABLE TO RELEASE WATER FROM COMPARTMENTS DUE TO FLOOR DRAIN OVERFLOWS,ALSO WASTE WATER REMAINS AT BASIN OF THE FLOOR DRAIN(NOT COMPLETELY DRAINS) FOUL ODOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TAP AND FLOOR DRAIN, IF NECESSARY CONTACT PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO77577-12

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,ALSO FOOD DEBRIS(ICE CREAM). NEED TO CLEAN TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE OF COCA-COLA UNIT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE DISPENSER AT SAME UNIT, PINK MINERAL BUILD-UP.

AUG 26

2010

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 2

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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