POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

55 E JACKSON BLVD · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

30 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 26

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, TUNA, BEEF SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 11

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 22

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Found TCS foods held at improper temperature, 3 lbs of chicken salad at 60.3f, 2lbs of sliced tomatoes at 60.3f, food items held in front prep cooler, instructed manager to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $25.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Found prep cooler ambient air temperature at 63.5f, cooler is used to hold TCS foods. Instructed manager to maintain all coolers temperature at 41f or lower, Cooler is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request. Priority violation 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Interior surfaces of all prep coolers not clean, food debris, and dirt noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Floors not clean next to ice cream drain, gunk and slime noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

JAN 19

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING IN FOOD PREP AREA. FOOD HANDLER THEN GOES TO TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER LEAVE TOILET ROOM AND RETURN TO FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. FOOD HANDLER PROCEEDS TO PUT ON GLOVES TO PREPARE CUSTOMER SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS AFTER USING TOILET ROOM AND IMMEDIATELY BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND A CFM ONSITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 8

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO DRYING PROVISION AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND INSIDE OF THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED HANDWASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER ABOVE VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DUST DEBRIS ON THE WALL ABOVE THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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MAY 13

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS CONNECTED TO PREP COOLERS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFCACE OR REPLACE.

DEC 16

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( DELI MEAT, CHICKEN... ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

NOV 20

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Other

17. PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING TOWELS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA MISSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHTS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

FEB 19

2020

PASS 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILINGS ABOVE REAR FOOD PREPERATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 30

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED FACILITY EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.11 OBSERVED FACILITY HAND SINK WITHOUT HAND SOAP/ CLEANSER IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SOAP/CLEANSER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DRAWERS COLD HOLDING AT 48.9 DEGREES F IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT/ TAG NOT REMOVED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING PATRONS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FOOD HANDLERS ARE TO RESTRAIN HAIR AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE POLICY MUST MATCH KIT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AND FOOD HANDLER HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS MUST REMAIN AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE,TWO 5 POUND PANS OF SLICE TOMATO AND ONE 2 POUNDS PAN OF DICED EGG, TWO 10 POUND PANS OF CUT LEAFY GREENS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 46-49.3 DEGREES F IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN COLD HOLDING DRAWER AREA. COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OR LOWER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 32 POUNDS $ 180. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DRAWERS COLD HOLDING AT 51.9 DEGREES F IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING PATRONS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FOOD HANDLERS ARE TO RESTRAIN HAIR AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

APR 10

2018

PASS · 0 violations

APR 3

2018

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 12- LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING IN DINING BOOTHS, 4- ON WALL POP MACHINE AND 9- IN PREP AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN .MAINTAIN WALL AREAS.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. ALSO INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

JAN 16

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. ALSO INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

APR 24

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. ALSO, THE REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER HAS EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT COOLERS WITH OLD FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. THE KNIFE RACK IN THE REAR NEEDS CLEANING AND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE SHELVING IN THE FRONT CABINETS HAVE FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR LOOSE/STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 14

2017

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND THE FRONT REVOLVING DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF, 1/4" TO 1" GAP NOTED AT EACH DOOR SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING SO AS TO PREVENT ANY PESTS FROM ENTERING. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR LOOSE/STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

AUG 15

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MAIN PREP COOLER AT ORDER STATION RIGHT SIDE MOTOR DOOR PANEL IN POOR REPAIR,(LOOSE,WONT STAY CLOSE).MUST REPAIR.

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAIN AT ICE CREAM FREEZER NOT CLEAN OF BLACK DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING AREA.ALSO STORAGE SUPPLY BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN UPPER STAGE DINNING ROOM AND SOME STORAGE ON FLOOR AND ON POP CRATES IN CLOSET BY POP MACHINE.MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PROPERLY ELEVATE STORAGE AT LEAST 6- INCHES OFF FLOORS.

MAR 29

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MAR 25

2016

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PREMISES FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED,IE(DRAIN CLOGGED ),STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR.PREMISES GIVEN 2-DAYS FOR MAKE REPAIR OF HAND SINK FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PREMISES WILL BE REINSPECTED 3-29-2016 CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN . MSUT CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

DEC 22

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: MEAT SLICER IN THE BACK PREP AREA, EXTERIOR DRAWERS OF ALL COOLER AT THE SANDWICH MAKING AREA AND THE BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL COOLERS AT THE FRONT SANDWICH MAKING AREA TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSERS AT THE SODA MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING VENT FAN COVERS IN THE FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA AS WELL AS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE SAME AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.

APR 9

2015

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE INNER LINING OF THE ICE FREEZER BOX IN THE REAR AREA. ABOVE STATED IS NOT WELL MAINTAINED. MUST ADJUST WARPED DOOR SWEEP AT FRONT REVOLVING DOOR. DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT THE LARGE ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE ICE CHUTE ON THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT BOTH CEILING VENT FAN COVERS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.

DEC 10

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, AND REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS, IN WALK IN COOLER, IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 8

2014

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.6 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLER IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE IN REACH IN COOLER. 2LBS CHICKEN SALAD 48.9, 2LBS CHOPPED EGGS 48.4, CUT TOMATOES, ETC... ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $50 10 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO HOT WATER IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT BOTH LADIES AND MENS WASHROOM TO HAVE HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO PERSON ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR IS THERE A CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A PERSON WITH CALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS, IN WALK IN COOLER, IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 5

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 28

2014

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-10-13 REPORT #1115175 INSP# 333. #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER, FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVING IN PREP AREAS #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, HOT WATER TANK AND IN ALL CORNERS. #35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND DOOR FRAMES- REMOVE DIRT/DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT FAUCET AT ICE CREAM SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 10

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER, FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVING IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, HOT WATER TANK AND IN ALL CORNERS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND DOOR FRAMES- REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND SPIDER WEBS.

APR 18

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT THE MAKING SANDWICH AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA AT ALL TIMES.

APR 17

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FREEZERS (CHEST IN REAR AND ICE CREAM IN FRONT)-REMOVE EXCESS ICE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.

OCT 6

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL REACH IN PREP COOLERS AND COOLER RAILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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 STANDING LIQUID ON FLOOR/ALONG WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SLICER TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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 FOOED/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 20

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found exposed hand sink at rear preparation areas not clean.

Minor Sanitation

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. Found floors not clean at preparation areas.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found no backflow prevention devices installed at coffee machine.(check valve)

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