Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2017-03-31 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN CAULKING NOTED BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLER AND RUBBER DOOR GASKETS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS (LOCATED IN COFFEE PREP AREA). INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR BY COAT RACK. INSTD TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN. WORN AND MISSING GROUT AROUND FLOOR TILES IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FAN COVERS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2016-10-27 Pass Short Form Complaint 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WOOD CABINETS IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE WORN AND BROKEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN PREP COOLERS ON SERVICE LINE. CLEAN DRINK MACHINES ON SERVICE LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL COFFEE MACHINES AND NOZZLES TO ELIMAINATE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL REACH IN COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE CLEANED. CORRECT AND MAINT...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2016-09-16 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WOOD CABINETS IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE WORN AND BROKEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN PREP COOLERS ON SERVICE LINE. CLEAN DRINK MACHINES ON SERVICE LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL REACH IN COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE CLEANED. CORRECT AND MAINT...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2016-05-10 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORSS THROUGH OUT PREP ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
2015-11-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2015-11-17 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND REACH IN COOLER ON THE RIGHT (WHEN FACING THE SINK)OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE LAST COOLER IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURES. COOLER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHIN...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. EGGS (53.2F), CHICKEN SALAD (1LB.-51.8F), CHICKEN (1/2LB.-48.3F), GORGONZOLA BEANS (1LB-50.5F), CHEESE (1LB-51.7F), CUT ONIONS (10LBS-60.6-63.3F), HUMMU...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE EFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPILLS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA OUTSIDE THE OFFICE.
2015-07-20 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG BASE AND ALSO CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HANDSINK AND ALONG BASE OF CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CRACKED WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA INBETWEEN CABINETS. REPLACE SAME.
2014-09-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-09-22 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVE DISHWASHER PUTTING DISHES INTO THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT THAT HAD AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF SANITIZER (LESS THAN 50PPM OF QUAT). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP COMPARTMENT WITH THE REQUIRED PPM OF SANITIZER AND RESUBMERGE UTENSILS. CRITICAL V...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND LIVE SMALL/LARGE FLIES ON THE PREMISES (ON THE STORAGE RACKS, CEILING AND WALLS), 25 IN THE REAR, 4 SMALL AND 1 LARGE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIITY, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONT...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS- MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER AND THE REAR STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE 4-COMP. SINK NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AND BASEMENT CAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE/AROUND THE 4-COMP. SINK AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTHS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE REQUIRED PPM OF SANITIZER) WHEN NOT IN USE.
2014-04-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-04-08 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES MULTI-TASKING WITH GLOVES ON THEN REPLACING GLOVES WITHOUT ADEQUATELY WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, IN BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGING, TOUCHING THE BODY, ETC. CRITICAL...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS INSIDE OF REAR REACH IN COOLER (BY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, KNIFE RACK AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3-COMP. SINK AND THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM).
2013-12-20 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN CAULKING BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT FRONT COFFEE LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR CRACKED WALL TILES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
2013-04-16 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALK-IN COOLER CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2012-09-27 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2012-03-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2012-03-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS. BACKROOM GARBAGE AREA, CORNER AT SLICING AREA AND FRONT COFFEE CONTAINER AND GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA TO REMOVE ALL FRUIT FLIES NOTED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOU...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING/HOLDING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND REGROUTING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE WATER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND HAIR TIED UP.
2011-10-27 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FAN COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
2011-06-22 Pass Complaint-Fire 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BREAD STORAGE CARTS AND EXTERIOR OF TRASH CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR. PROVIDE SAME. FRONT WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN CORNERS UNDER AND BEHIND RACKS NOT CLEAN, CLEAN SAME.
2010-12-29 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENTS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
2010-05-13 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN STORED PROPERLY.
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