Potbelly Sandwich Works

Chicago Health Dept

5961 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

18 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
74
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026

Inspection history

FEB 20
2026
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 10
2025
PASS 3 violations
Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

SOME PREP AREA SANDWICH PREP COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 9
2024
PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR EFFECTIVENESS HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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 Sanitation
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

Minor Sanitation
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.

Serious Employee Hygiene
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 17
2023
PASS 3 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(OREGANO,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND TRASH CAN WITH NO COVER AT 1 OF 2 UNISEX RESTROOMS.MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 30
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE CUSTOMER (LEFT SIDE) WASHROOM.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Documentation & Training
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 26
2021
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Documentation & Training
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 3
2020
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
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 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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

Critical Sanitation
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)

Serious Other
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

Minor Food Temperature
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

Minor Sanitation
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

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT AROUND WALLS , UNDER EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN FANS AND VENTS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
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 23
2018
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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 16
2018
FAIL 6 violations
Serious Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

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

MISSING GREASE TRAP UNDER THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation
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 27
2017
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE SPRAYER OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 25
2016
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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 20
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
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)

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

OBSERVED UNDERSIDE OF SODA DISPENSERS UNCLEAN. DETAIL CLEAN SODA DISPENSER AREA.

Minor Sanitation
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.

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF PRINTER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF PRINTER/FAX.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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

Minor Sanitation
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.

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

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAK.

Minor Pest Activity
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 9
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* 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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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).

Minor Sanitation
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).

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

SEP 15
2014
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Pest Activity
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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 7
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
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.

Critical Pest Activity
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.

Serious Other
* 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.

Minor Sanitation
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 19
2013
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 12
2013
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
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.

Critical Pest Activity
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.

Critical Pest Activity
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLER UNITS.

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