Potbelly Sandwich Works
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-04-02 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Brooms and dust pans hung next to clean utensils rack, instructed to install a barrier to protect utensils from contamination.
2024-08-09 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Brooms and dust pans hung next to clean utensils rack, instructed to install a barrier to protect utensils from contamination.
2023-08-07 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED/BROKEN TWO-DOOR COOLER STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
2022-10-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
2022-10-07 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND EMPLOYEE TOILETROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
2022-10-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND EMPLOYEE TOILETROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS( EGGS, CHICKEN, SALAD) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F- 54F LOCATED IN REACH COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41F. INSTRU...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND TWO REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED ON HOT LINE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.8F - 47F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
2021-01-11 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2020-04-09 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND THE STAIR RAILS PAINT TO BE CHIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND STAIR RAILS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER TO BE OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.
2019-11-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, RICE)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVE...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A PEST CONTROL FLY LAMP STORED ABOVE THE FOOD DISH STORAGE RACK WHERE CLEAN FOOD DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEST CONTROL FLY LAMP IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND THE STAIR RAILS PAINT TO BE CHIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND STAIR RAILS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HO...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER TO BE OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULBS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT BULB SHIELD ON ALL LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
2018-02-16 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO ADEQAUTE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2017-06-23 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND HOT WATER HEATER, ALSO UNDER AND IN BETWEEN ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AS WELL AS IN ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2016-10-25 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STAIRS LEADING TO DISH WASHING/PREP AREA AND STAIRS IN DISH WASHING AREA HAS HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STAIRS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED UNCLEAN CEILING TILES WALLS IN REAR DISH WASING /PREP AREA THROUGH OUT.MUST CLEAN WALLS/MAINTAIN AND MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES THAT CANNOT BE CLEANED.
2016-03-15 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TOP LID OF PREP COOLER BY WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR ON RIGHT SIDE,(MISSING SCREW).MUST REPAIR. ALSO RIGHT DOOR OF COOLER IN REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL.
2015-04-24 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR PANELS AT ALL CORNERS OF THE REACH-IN TOP COOLER DOORS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FROST/ICE BUILD-UP AT THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT PRE...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST SEAL HOLE AT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DOOR ACROSS FROM THE COUNTER SERVICE AREA WHERE THE PICKLES IN A JAR ARE BEING STORED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL JUST ABOVE THE FLOOR (CEILING TO FLOOR WINDOW) IN FRONT OF AND ACROSS FROM THE COUNTER SERVICE AREA WHERE THE PICKLES IN A JAR ARE BEING STORED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE STAFF RESTROOM HAND SINK SO AS TO BE 85F FOR MINIMUM OF 15 SECS. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK.
2014-05-15 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CHEST FREEZER LID AT REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP TABLE AT UPPER REAR PREP AREA AROUND/UNDER MEAT SLICER. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTTOM OF REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR AND COLD HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT PREP AREA, UPPER REAR PREP AREA, UNDER STORAGE RACK AND 3-COMP SINK AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. REPAIR MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR TILES/COVING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ACTIVITY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN VENTS AT CEILING ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER OF DUST BUILD-UP AT REAR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR PREP AREA WHERE NECESSARY, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2013-08-05 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
2011-06-23 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2011-06-16 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SANDWICH PREP LINE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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 FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL AT PREP AREA BEHIND SOUP HEATER TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL.
2010-11-05 Pass Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER & AREAS AROUND THEM MUST BE FREE OD DUST BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST RE-CAULK AROUND 3-COMP SINK SPLASHGUARDS & WALL.
2010-09-29 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR COOLER, MUST PROVIDE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER & AREAS AROUND THEM MUST BE FREE OF DUST-BUILD-UP.
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