MAR 31
2021
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC.
EAT. 85/100
520 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 31, 2021 · passed
11 of 14 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 282020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 28
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
refrigeration thermometer stored in rear section of cooler, instructed to keep in warmest part.
FEB 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED THE CLEAN UP KIT MISSING A PROTECTION MASK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANNING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- OPENED MAYONNAISE HELD BETWEEN 67.2 F AND 68.6 F, CHICKEN SALAD HELD AT 47.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND BACK UP REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE HELD AT 50.0 F AND DRESS 1 STATION REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.0 F, FOUND CHICKEN SALAD AND OPENED CONTAINERS OF MAYONNAISE HELD INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REACH IN COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
MAR 242017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FLY TRAP INSTALLED IN KITCHEN AREA WALL CLOSE TO FOOD ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO OUT OF PREP AREA.
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APR 132016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE LIQUID SPILLAGE-MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 152015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AT FRONT AND WHERE NECESSARY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA, REAR AND WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF BOXES AT EXTERIOR OF REAR DOOR.
JUN 62014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE BACK PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CUTTING BOARDS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER WITHOUT A THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WET MOPS SITTING BY THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAND OR INVERT WET MOPS TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
SEP 132013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE WALL OPENING IN THE DRYWALL WALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER.
NOV 302012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 30
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MEAT SLICER BLADE HOUSING NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.
DEC 122011FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2011
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
(7-38-020) PEST ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES. FOUND OVER 20-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES HOVERING ON A MOP HEAD AT MOP SINK, 10-ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK, 6-ON A WALL POSTER BY REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. 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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS & GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS/STAINS. 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
WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IS BUCKLING-UP & THE SEAMS BETWEEN METAL PLATES ARE OPEN-MUST SEAL/REPAIR, TO MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. FLOORS BEHIND & UNDER EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP MUST BE FREE OF FOOD/DEBRIS. 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
ALL WALLS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
FEB 142011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 14
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED.
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 AROUND CORNERS OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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 FIX THE WATER LINE AT THE 1-COMP SINK BY THE ICE CREAM AREA.
AUG 32010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES, TOASTER OVEN TO REMOVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. FLLORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 CLEAN ALL DRAINS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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