Chicago
31
BEAT

Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC

2264 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
31/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
22
12 passed
Last Inspected
2025-01-13
Pass Rate
55%
7 failures
Score
31/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-01-13)
Failed 7 inspections (2024, 2024, 2022...)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 7 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 55×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training minor
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Other serious
2025-01-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED TWO SINGLE DOOR REACH IN/PREP COOLERS TO NOT HAVE ANY THERMOMETERS PRESENT FOR MEASURING THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ONE IN EACH COOLER. MANAGER PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF MOP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE FAUCET OF MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN DISHWASHING AREA TO BE DAMAGED/NOT OPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PAPER TOWELS PLACED ON TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH ACCEPTABLE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER.

2024-02-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-01-17 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WHERE VEGETABLE ARE STORED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW LEAK ON PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2587910 ON 01/10/2024 #55) 6-201.11 STILL OBSERVED CRUMBLED BRICK THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE REPAIR ISSUE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN...

2024-01-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WHERE VEGETABLE ARE STORED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW LEAK ON PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO FRONT SELLING AREA NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. OBSERVED TOILET CLOGGED WHEN FLASHING OVERFLOWING WITH TISSUE PAPER. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER TOILET ROOM FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS TO USE. INSTRUCTED T...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#2556457 ON 05/27/2022. VIOLATION#55. CRUMBLE BRICKS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ARE NO EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.SEAL HOLES ON WALLS. PRIORITY FOU...

2022-06-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

4-204.18: CONDENSATION FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE AND NO FOOD SHOULD BE STORED UNDER SAID UNIT. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): SOIL DEBRIS WAS FOUND THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS BASEMENT AND SODA SYRUP WAS FOUND SPILLED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA UNDER THE SODA BOX DISPENSING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: CRUMBLE BRICKS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ARE NO EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.SEAL HOLES ON WALLS

2022-05-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. THE MANAGER STATED PAPERS ARE IN BACKORDER. MUST SUPPLY PAPER TOWEL OR HAND-DRYING UNIT AT SAID SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSO...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SLICED TOMATOES 48.7F TO 50.3F; CHOPPED LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 59.1F TO 62F, THREE BOTTLES OF MAYO AT TEMP OF 59F. COLD /CHOPPED FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

SMALL PREP COLD UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH INADEQUATE AIR TEMP OF 50F TO 66.5F. TCS FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE MENTIONED UNIT: SLICED TOMATOES(48.7F TO 50.3F) AND CHOPPED LETTUCES(59.1F TO 62F). THE COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. T...

minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSATION FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE AND NO FOOD SHOULD BE STORED UNDER SAID UNIT. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SOIL DEBRIS WAS FOUND THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS BASEMENT AND SODA SYRUP WAS FOUND SPILLED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA UNDER THE SODA BOX DISPENSING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRUMBLE BRICKS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ARE NO EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.SEAL HOLES ON WALLS

2021-01-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT REQUIRED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL A DEDICATED, EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. HAND SINK MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE/ CLOSE TO CASH REGISTER...

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTAILATION IN DISREPAIR IN RESTROOM NEAR FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED STAINS IN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE RESTROOM IN REAR OF DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN / REPLACE.

2020-03-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS,THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN BRICK WALLS AT DRY STORAGE(SODA BOXES) AND HALLWAY WERE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK WALLS AT MENTIONED AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

minor Sanitation

COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED ONE MALE CUSTOMER VAPING INSIDE THE RESTAURANT. LATER ANOTHER GROUP OF CUSTOMERS CAME IN, SAT DOWN AND A FEMALE CUSTOMER START TO VAPING. MANAGER WAS INFORMED OF THE SITUATION OF THE FIRST INCIDENT BY THE SANITARIAN. WHEN SECOND GROUP CAME...

2020-02-24 Fail Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENT HOSE INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER UNDER COLD LINE HAS A BUILD UP OF GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS,THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVER(COMPLETELY ENCLOSED)TO RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM USED FOR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE PREP/SERVING AREA(EAST WALL),FRONT AREA,REMOVE. REPAINT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. GRIMES AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS: UNDER SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.DET...

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-15-2019,REPORT #2252572 #55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRUMBLED BRICK DUST AND DEBRIS ALONG WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTIONS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO OFFICE, IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AN...

2019-01-15 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRUMBLED BRICK DUST AND DEBRIS ALONG WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTIONS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO OFFICE, IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2018-04-12 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE 1DOOR DREESING COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPL...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DIVICE AT THE FRONT COOFFE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

2017-10-12 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE MOP SINK, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT UNDER ALL SHELVING, BEHIND BASEMENT COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE ON WALLS AS A MEANS OF REPAIR TO SECURE ELECTRICAL WIRING ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY TOILET IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND BASEMENT OFFICE MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.

2017-01-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONTACT SURFACE AT SELF SERVE BEVERAGE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOOD ABOVE THE SANDWICH OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-01-04 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1610013, DATED 1/21/2016. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #34; MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA AND L...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONTACT SURFACE AT SELF SERVE BEVERAGE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOOD ABOVE THE SANDWICH OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2016-01-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM AND CHEST FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARDS,CART UNDERNEATH OVEN,SODA MACHINE AND COUNTER TOP AT SAME,BASEMENT SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA AND LOOSE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.

2015-07-07 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2014-10-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
serious Facility Condition

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. WHILE SRVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHILI, TURKEY SANDWICH, TUNA SALAD, CHICKEN SALAD. CITATI...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM,AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD/EMPTY BOXES ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN MEN'S WASHROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS(BIG AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM). INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE

2013-09-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.

2013-09-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 25 TO 30 SMALL DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR DISH AREA ON WALLS, POTS AND PANS AND AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES, REMOVE ALL MOIST DEBRIS FROM UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WET LINEN AND ELIMINATE...

serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 11-8-12 NOT CORRECTED #38-REPAIR THE LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR GARBAGE CANS.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOX FREEZER WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.

2012-11-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. REPAIR THE LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

2012-11-01 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 3 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOUP IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 122.6F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 12# OF FOOD WORTH $13. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. 10 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE OF THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZ...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALL TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA BEHIND THE PREP TABLE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. REPAIR THE LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

2011-05-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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. FOOD SPLATTER ON STEP STOOL STORED AT SLICER. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
62
Dee'S Restaurant Inc
67
Venice Pizza
43
Chartwell'S Dining

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