FEB 20
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS.
EAT. 83/100
5961 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 20, 2026 · passed
11 of 18 inspections passed, with 10 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
11 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
74
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jun 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 102025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
SOME PREP AREA SANDWICH PREP COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SOME PREP AREA SANDWICH REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 92024PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2024
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR EFFECTIVENESS HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT SELF SERVE AREA WITH EXCESS MINERAL BUILD UP, BETWEEN TOP PART AND ICE BIN DISPENSER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR INSIDE THE CABINET OF THE SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND HANDWASHING SINK REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
JAN 172023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(OREGANO,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND TRASH CAN WITH NO COVER AT 1 OF 2 UNISEX RESTROOMS.MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 302022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 30
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE CUSTOMER (LEFT SIDE) WASHROOM.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2473134 ISSUED ON 01-26-2021 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #58 - OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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JAN 262021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
JAN 32020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 3
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED ON ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON SOME OF THE WALL AND CEILING ATTACHMENTS (HANGING SIGNS, PICTURE FRAMES, ETC.) IN THE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALL AND CEILING ATTACHMENTS, AND MAINTAIN. -
JAN 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38.005 NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED THAT TCS FOOD STORED IN COOLER UNITS LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE MARKED BY PRODUCTION DATE.MUST MARKED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND USE BY DATE .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED - Edit
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE, SHELVING UNDER FOO TABLES, ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT AROUND WALLS , UNDER EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN FANS AND VENTS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JAN 232018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
JAN 162018FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 16
2018
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #2065069 ON 6-27-17 NOT CORRECTED. #34- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR OF THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING GREASE TRAP UNDER THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
JUN 272017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRONT ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE SPRAYER OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 252016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD IN REAR COVERING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE THROWN AWAY DARKS GROOVES THAT CAN NOT COME CLEAN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM COOLER UNCLEAN WITH ICE CREAM SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SODA DISPENSING AREA INCLUDING SODA NOZZLES. OBSERVED GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE CLEANED SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA UNCLEAN. ALL ITEMS UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA MUST BE PULLED OUT AND FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RIGHT SIDE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT FAUCET AND AT SPRAYER. FAUCET AND SPRAYER MUST BE REPAIRED TO PREVENT LEAKING. TOWEL MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREVENTING LEAK.
JAN 202016PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 20
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING CASH AND THEN SCOOPING ICE CREAM FOR MILKSHAKES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING CASH AND THEN APPLYING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HYGEINIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A) (B)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF PRINTER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF PRINTER/FAX.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED UNDERSIDE OF SODA DISPENSERS UNCLEAN. DETAIL CLEAN SODA DISPENSER AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH ICE CREAM SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP SINK IN REAR. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN BY REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA, MUST CLEAN ANA MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSSERVED WALL AT REAR EXIT OF FACILITY LEADING TO DUMPSTERS WITH PEELING PAINT AND GOUGES IN WALL. WALLS MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL IN KITHCEN UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK UNCLEAN. OBSERVED WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG TO DRY AT MOP SINK. MUST HAND MOPS TO DRY TO AVOID SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
JUN 92015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Found/observed no certified food mgr on site with the City of Chicago Food Sanitation certificate while preparing, handling, serving potentially hazardous foods(sandwiches, soups, meat balls, etc..at this time of inspection, Citation issued 7-38012 Serious Violation.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in freezer shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment,storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sinks, and rear storage areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint outside bathrooms shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
SEP 152014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FROST-ICE BUILD-UP AT THE REACH-IN ICE CREAM FREEZER BOX ACROSS FROM THE REGISTER AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET AT THE 1-COMP SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE CREAM REACH-IN FREEZER. THERE IS NO RUNNING WATER AT ABOVE STATED SINK. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 72014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED PRESLICED SANDWICH DELI MEATS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE DRAWERS OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE FOODLINE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE PRESLICED DELI MEATS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 47.6 ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. COLD HOLDING UNIT WAS TEMPED AT 40.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DELI MEATS WITH AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT OF 10 POUNDS AND A VALUE OF $10.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE OF THE DESIGNATED RECEPTACLE AREA. GARBAGE SERVICE PROVIDED SERVICE DURING INSPECTION AT 12:45 PM. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
DURING INSPECTION NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. MUST ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, COOKED, OR HANDLED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE WAS LEAKING ACCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF LIQUIDS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE MAINTENANCE TO PREVENT WATER LEAKAGE.
JUN 122013FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2013
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
WALK-IN COOLER NOT ON,STILL SETTING UP. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED,FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GAP AT BOTTOM /BETWEEN DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: NO CITATIONS ISSUED,NOT OPERATING. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK/SERVICE PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER/NOR THE NAME OF THE COMPANY, PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE ON CEILING ABOVE THE JUICE BOXES BEHIND THE DOOR OF REAR PREP AREA,NEED TO BE SEALED,SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OVENS NOT INSTALLED AT PRESENT TIME,INSTRUCTED THAT VENTILATION/HOOD BE PROVIDED ABOVE UNITS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT UNDER THE SINKS OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION IF ONE IS PROVIDED ON PREMISES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE POP DISPENSER AT SELF SERVE AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLER UNITS.
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