FEB 22
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC.
EAT. 85/100
900 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 22, 2017 · passed
9 of 11 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
9 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ICE CREAM FREEZER LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
JUL 252016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, REPAINT THE RUSTED GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA BOTTLE DISPENSING TRAYS IN THE REACH-IN SODA COOLER TO REMOVE SODA SPLATTER AND BUILDUP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WATER BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA DISPENING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD VENTS ABOVE THE FOOD LINE TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP.
DEC 112015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 11
2015
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED 3-COMP SINK DRAINING IMPROPERLY(SLOWLY) WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM BASIN. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE FOOD ENCRUSTED SPILLS ON SHELVING AND POST IN WALK-IN COOLER CLEAN/SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA.
JUN 32015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 3
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DIPPER WELL BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AT REAR AND WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT HOT WATER LINE UNDER PRODUCE SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
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JUN 112014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 11
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING COLD WATER AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
AUG 132013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THREE CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DEEP GROOVES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LEAKY DIPPER WELL.
JAN 312012FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2012
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTARED MAINLY AROUND DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE, ALSO FOUND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES AND SEVERAL DEAD ONES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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. MUST REPLCAE BROKEN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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. NO LIGHTING AT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 272011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR LEDGES OF FRONT COOLERS & INTERIOR OF 3-COMP SINK MUST BE KEPT FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER NEED CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN WALL TILES TO THE LEFT OF MILKSHAKE MACHINE MUST BE REPLACED, TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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