Chicago
84
EAT

Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC

1625 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
84/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
20
14 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-25
Pass Rate
70%
3 failures
Score
84/100
EAT
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-25
Failed 3 inspections (2020, 2019, 2011)
Sanitation issues found across 50 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 50×
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Food Temperature minor
2026-02-25 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERNAL SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS AND PREP SHELVING NEAR OVENS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ORGANIC MATTER IN CORNERS OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

2025-04-16 Pass Canvass
1
minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR.

2024-09-04 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2023-06-09 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAPS AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPILLS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SOME FOOD MANAGERS MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

2022-04-04 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND BUILDUP CRUST AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE SANDWICH OVEN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED AN ALL GENDER WASHROOM WITHOUT A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

2021-01-06 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE CHEST FREEZER STORED NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH ON THE CEILING TILE NEAR THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST BUILDUP ON VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-01-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-01-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, BOXES OF STOCK AND CABINETS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ...

2019-05-03 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOPSIDE LIDS ON SOME PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,TRASH BIN CORRAL,PREP COOLERS.WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AREA AT SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED,WALK IN COOLER

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,SPIDER WEBS FROM UNDERNEATH SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM CHANGING TABLE IN MEN'S TOILETROOM

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM

2019-04-26 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRJEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON BOXES ON TOP SHELVES,CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/26/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020(A)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2 GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR BRUSH DOOR SWEEP BROKEN.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOPSIDE LIDS ON SOME PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,TRASH BIN CORRAL,PREP COOLERS.WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,DUST PANS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AREA AT SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED,WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,SPIDER WEBS FROM UNDERNEATH SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM CHANGING TABLE IN MEN'S TOILETROOM

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

2018-07-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

- FOUND THE SALAD PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN IT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

- FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- FOUND THE CEILING, NEAR THE DRY STORAGE IN THE REAR PREP BY THE DOOR, TO HAVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. ADDITIONALLY FOUND THE FLOOR AND CABINET UNDER THE SODA/ICE MACHINE TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2017-10-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA BEING USED TO STORED DIRTY FOOD CONTAINERS AND LID OF THE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY NOT FOR STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #1609303 DATED 1/5/16, NOT POSTED/DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ALL THE TIMES IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, TRAYS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD -UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR. BROKEN CHAIRS,TABLES,DEBRIS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DISCARD ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED,CLEAN,REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN, TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

THREE MORE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

2016-01-05 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2015-01-21 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TOPS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUSTV REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,AND REAR VENTILATION VENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT SALAD. MUST PROVIDE.

2014-08-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2013-10-17 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO MUST DEFROST REAR FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING BRICKS ON WALLS IN THE DINING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN THE WATER IS ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET.

2012-01-09 Pass Canvass
3
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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA.ALSO MUST DEFROST REAR FREEZER

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2011-08-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR OF CABINETS.

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOL...

2011-08-15 Fail Canvass
7
serious Other

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SER...

serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED;SLOW DRAINING;BASE OF FAUCET ...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010 B.

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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR OF CABINETS.

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOL...

2010-09-08 Pass Complaint
5
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FIBER GLASS ICE DISPENSER ON SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOORS IN BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS AND OPENING,AND CLEAN FLOORS IN DINING UNDER SODA AND TRASH CONTAINER CABIN...

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. MUST SEAL UNFINISHED WALLS IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT STRORAGE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THEMOMETER INSIDE ...

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