POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS.
57 E CHICAGO AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
17 of 26 inspections passed, 5 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 302026FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2613649 DATED ON 03/12/25 NOT CORRECTED-#55 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
MAR 122025PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MILK & SODA CRATES BEING USED AS ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED HOT WATER LEVER SINK HANDLE NOT TURNING OFF WATER FLOW AT 3 COMPARMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEVER
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN DISH AND PREP AREA NOTED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR DRY STORAGE AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE PREP AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
MAR 192024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Missing and misplaced thermometer in several prep coolers, instructed to provide in warmest part where it can be seen easily.
MAY 172023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7.5LBS OF SLCIED DELI MEAT STORED INSIDE FRONT PREP COLD HOLD UNIT @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATED RANGED BETWEEN 44.9F-49.2F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PESON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PIC DISCAREDED SAID ITEMS VOLUNATRILY. VALUE @ $23.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERRVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 22022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Refrigerators thermometer kept in rear, instructed to keep in warmest part where it can be seen easily.
Bottom shelf of drawer coolers not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
APR 212021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BAG OF FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING ON PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MOVE CHICKEN TO WALK-IN COOLER.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
MAR 312020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BROOM RACK TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD.
RACK FOR CLEAN RAGS TOO CLOSE TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MOP SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NOV 152019FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
- MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS (SUGAR, OIL, ETC) STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE. -
- OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 40 FRUIT FRIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASH/STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED DIRTY RAGS STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND STORE RAGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA THAT IS IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION AND AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRTY WATER AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ENCRUSTED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS. -
- OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASH/STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, AND MAINTAIN PREMISE. -
- OBSERVED THE MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS, AND BUCKETS STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH, AND STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COUNTERS, SHELVING, SINKS, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH, AND STANDING WATER, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS. -
- OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASH/STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
DEC 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-301.12- OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
5-205.15- OBSERVED BROKEN VACUUM BREAKER CAP ON MOP SINK FAUCET FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
8-304.11(A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY, FROM 07/05/18, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 09/07/17 WAS POSTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CURRENT SUMMARY MUST POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 282018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE BEING USED, 0 PPM QUATENARY AND 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANTIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED CLEAR WATER LEAKING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LEAKING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. SEROIUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSEREVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE AT REAR PREP AREA.
BOTH FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWLS PUSH BUTTONS NOT CALIBRATED TO 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECALIBRATE BOTH SAID HANDWASH BOWLS PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.
SEP 72017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
EXPOSED INSULATION AT PREP COOLER COVER DOOR, INTRUCTED TO SEAL.
DRAWER COOLERS BOTTOM SHELF NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEES DRINKS STORED NEXT TO FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER, FLY TRAP TOO CLOSE TO REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
JUN 72017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DRAWER COOLERS BOTTOM SHELF NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OPEN DRINKS FOR EMPLOYEES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY OR WITH A LID.
FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
OCT 252016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT WITH DELI MEATS OVER FILLED AND MEAT DEBRIS SCATTERED IN AND OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST COVERING THE CONDENSER ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL VENT REGISTERS OVER PREP AREAS ON PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 232016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT TIME OF INSPECTION: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST INSTALL A NEW DOOR SWEEP TO PROPERLY SEAL/RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOPS IN THE COLD-HOLDING CONDIMENT COOLER WITH THE HANDLE LYING DOWN IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
APR 282015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN/SANITIZE FOOD SURFACE COUNTERS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, ALONG WALLBASE, AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND AT CORNERS AT REAR.
JAN 262015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AT FRONT, AND COMPARTMENTS OF COOLER DRAWERS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTERS AT FRONT OF FOOD DEBRIS.
CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT ALONG WALLBASE, AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND AT CORNERS AT REAR UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND WHERE NECESSARY.
REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AT REAR WHERE NECESSARY.
FEB 32014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. PREP COOLER FOUND IN TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 51.F TO 54.F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD AT 49.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. REPAIR PERSON CONTACTED AND ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND ABLE TO REPAIR TO OPERATE AT 40F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 1/2 LB. CHICKEN SALAD AT 49.8F AND 5 LBS. ASSORTED CUT VEGETABLES SUCH AS ARTICHOKES AT 50.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $10.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND TWO DIRTY, WET MOPS AND A DIRTY BROOM HANGING ON ATTACHED HOOK ON THE INSIDE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WERE FOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL DURING INSPECTION AND STORE AT MOP SINK/NON-FOOD AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
JUL 82013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES AT PREMISES ON WALLS BY DISHWASHING AREAS AND DINING AREAS.
FOUND WORN CUTTING BOARD.(MUST BE REPLACED).
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS, TABLES,ETC.
FOUND BROKEN DIPPER WELL FOR SCOOPED ICE CREAM.
JUN 52012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DAMAGED CHEST FREEZER DOOR INTERIOR PANEL COVERINGS, EXPOSED INSULATION AND BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDED CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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