SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC.

EAT. 84/100

1625 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 25, 2026 · passed

14 of 20 inspections passed, with 11 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
14 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
81
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 25
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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

MINORSanitation
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

APR 16
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR.

SEP 4
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 9
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINORDocumentation & 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.

APR 4
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

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JAN 6
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

JAN 31
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 24
2020
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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). CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
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

SERIOUSFood 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)

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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 COVERS,DUST PANS.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

APR 26
2019
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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)

CRITICALSanitation
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)

CRITICALEmployee 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)

SERIOUSFood 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)

CRITICALPest 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)

CRITICALPest 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.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM CHANGING TABLE IN MEN'S TOILETROOM

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

JUL 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

OCT 16
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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 ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE ALL DIRTY FOOD CONTAINERS AND LIDS DURING INSPECTION.

SERIOUSOther
* 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)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

THREE MORE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 5
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MINORPlumbing & 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

JAN 21
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOREmployee 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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

AUG 15
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

OCT 17
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

JAN 9
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT LADIES RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.

AUG 23
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOODS TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS.

MINOROther
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-COOLER.

AUG 15
2011
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* 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 SERVED I.E. MEATBALLS 144.5F,SOUPS 147.1F.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

SERIOUSPlumbing & 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 IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING OUT.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

SERIOUSOther
* 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOODS TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS.

MINOROther
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-COOLER.

SEP 8
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 CABINETS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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 ALL COOLERS.

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