Chicago
42
BEAT

Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC

1459 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
42/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
25
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-02-27
Pass Rate
52%
5 failures
Score
42/100
BEAT
11 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-02-27
Failed 5 inspections (2018, 2018, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 61 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 13 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 61×
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Pest Activity critical 13×
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
2025-02-27 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT NEXT TO SODA SUPPLY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ...

2024-02-13 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED THE FACILITY WITHOUT A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED...

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN THE SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEANING AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

2024-01-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED THE FACILITY WITHOUT A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING...

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN THE SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

2023-01-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE UNDER-COUNTER MILK COOLER IN THE SHAKE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROP...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN GASKETS ON THE 1-DOOR UNDER-COUNTER MILK COOLER NEAR THE SHAKE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND A MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER DIRT INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AND MILK COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY; FOUND WATER TEMPERATURES AT 74F-92F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BETWEEN 100-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIM...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE RIGHT UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

2022-01-04 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MINOR PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA MACHINE ICE SHOOT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER AT MAIN PREP LINE (SUGAR) WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11-OBSERVED TO GO FOOD CONTAINER BOXES STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD CONTAINER BOXES AWAY FROM WASTE WATER PIPE OR MUST PROPERLY COVER WASTE WATER PIPE. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINER BOXES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF ...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

2021-11-04 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINER BOXES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED NO TO STORE ANY FOOD/FOOD UTENSILS UNDER CAST IRON SEWER LINES. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINER BOXES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF FLOOR. FOUND SEVERAL BOXES IN BASEMNET STORED ON FLOOR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

2020-12-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID, ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN A CONSPICIOUS PLACE WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN SEE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012....

2020-04-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT HE BOTTOM OF THE FAR REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

2019-04-24 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL COOKING SPACES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS FRONT AND REAR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2019-03-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL COOKING SPACES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND TRASH ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CONTAINERS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES WITH NO TRASH ON GROUND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)CITATION ISSUED. TRASH WAS PIC...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS FRONT AND REAR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2018-12-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA POP CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD & DRY GOODS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD, DRY GOODS, AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUIDS FOR LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

2018-12-13 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA POP CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD & DRY GOODS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD, DRY GOODS, AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUIDS FOR LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

see violation 59

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID OR REPLACE RECEPTACLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42.090 CITATION ISSUED. 48 HOURS TO REPAIR LID BY MONDAY DECEMBER 17TH 2018

2018-12-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA POP CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD & DRY GOODS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD, DRY GOODS, AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUIDS FOR LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID NOT TIGHT FITTING PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LID, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2018-02-08 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS, DARK STAINS AND GROOVES PRESENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, BASEMENT, AND IN THE MOP CLOSET.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

2017-02-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

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

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

2017-02-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN WOMENS BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, HAND SINK NOT WORKING, NO RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO LOCK FACILITY UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE AND PREMISES HAS RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS, INSTRUCTE...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT( DEBRIS, DIRT, DIRTY MOP WATER, AND FOOD CRUMBS).

minor Sanitation

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

SOME CEILING TILE MISSING IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

minor Facility Condition

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

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2016-05-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-04-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

COOKED MEATBALLS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 109.2-118.9F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS. $50 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED DEBRIS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DISPLAY AND HAVE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

serious Food Temperature

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9/4/15 REPORT 1567185 NOT CORRECTED: 33 CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN, INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH COUNTER NEAR FAX MACHINE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND WINDOW LEDGES IN FRONT FOOD P...

minor Sanitation

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

WALK-IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

2015-09-04 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Temperature

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN, INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH COUNTER NEAR FAX MACHINE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND WINDOW LEDGES IN FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA, INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE ON SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING MA...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTTHROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT( DEBRIS, DIRT, DIRTY MOP WATER, AND FOOD CRUMBS).

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR HOLE IN WALL ABOVE STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT. CHIPPING PAINT NOTICED ON ALL WALLS THROUGHT REAR SECTION OF PREMISES(ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER, IN AREA LEADING INTO BASEMENT, IN REAR FOOD AND DISHWASHING PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS WHICH MU...

minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. ALL ARTICLES IN THESE AREAS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

2014-03-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,BEHING COOLERS,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO THE MEAT SLICER AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OVERHEAD BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2014-02-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. PIPES UNDERNEATH THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LEAKING PROFUSELY INTO A BUCKET. ALSO NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. CR...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED LID MISSING ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,REPLACE LID AND PROPELRY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,BEHING COOLERS,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO THE MEAT SLICER AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OVERHEAD BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2013-01-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL SERVICE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BETWEEN COOLERS TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST AND DEBRIS.

2012-01-20 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS...

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.MUST CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA AS WELL AS BASEMENT FLOORS.

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 LARGE HOLE IN WALL AT BASEMENT IN FRONT OF STAIRCASE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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 Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND ITEMS...

2011-04-27 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. SOME SLEEVE'S OF CUPS AND LIDS STORED UNDER THE ...

critical Pest Activity

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. SEAL UP ALL GAPS AND CREVICES WHERE DEAD GERMAN COCKROACHES WERE FOUND UNDER THE HOT SOUP WELLS IN THE CABINETS TO RE...

critical Pest Activity

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. DIRTY EQUIPMENT CASTERS AND WHEELS AND THE CONDENSER WATER CATCH PAN UNDER THE MILK SHAKE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP...

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. FOOD BUILDUP FOUND UNDER THE WALK IN COOLER RACK FEET NEEDS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.

2010-10-18 Pass Canvass
2
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. Reseal the rear kitchen floor grout so the floors are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.

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. Clean the rear kitchen ceilings and maintain them in sanitary condition.

100
Al'S Italian Beef Inc
100
Afc Sushi @ Jewel Osco #4500
56
Tai Chi
56
County BBQ
18
Little Goat Diner

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