SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS, LLC.

BEAT. 22/100

111 E WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 28, 2026 · passed

Failed 4 of 24 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
17 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
77
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 28
2026
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 20
2026
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (A) : STILL OBSERVING HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF'S WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 82.0F AND MEN'S AT 80.1F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING ATER AT 100.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,COUNTER TOPS IN PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND AT SERVICE COUNTERS AND UNDERNEATH REAR COUNTER SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS UNDER & BEHIND REAR STORAGE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2629669 1/13/2026 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR & BEHIND COLD HOLDING LINE PREP COOLER,ON THE LEFT SIDE WALL AT ICE CREAM FREEZER,MOTOR OF REAR CHEST FREEZER,ON WALL UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD,ON FLOOR AT MOPS NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR AND WALL OF COUNTER AT BEVERAGE COUNTER AREA AND SEVERAL DEAD . MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS .CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/20/26.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

JAN 13
2026
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

STILL OBSERVING HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF'S WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 82.0F AND MEN'S AT 80.1F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING ATER AT 100.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 6 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR COLD HOLDING LINE PREP COOLER,ON THE LEFT SIDE WALL AND FLOOR AT ICE CREAM FREEZER AND SEVERAL DEAD IN SAME AREA AND UNDERNEATH TEA MACHINE AT BEVERAGE COUNTER AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS .CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/9/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

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

4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND AT SERVICE COUNTERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.

JAN 9
2026
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF'S WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 77.0F AND MEN'S AT 83.3F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING ATER AT 100.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 6 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR COLD HOLDING LINE PREP COOLER,ON THE LEFT SIDE WALL AND FLOOR AT ICE CREAM FREEZER AND SEVERAL DEAD IN SAME AREA AND UNDERNEATH TEA MACHINE AT BEVERAGE COUNTER AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS .CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/9/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND AT SERVICE COUNTERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.

FEB 25
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED UTENSILS NOT FULLY SUBMERGED IN RUNNING WELL WATER FOR ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS IN FULLY SUBMERGED RNNING WATER IN BETWEEN USE.

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MAR 22
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BETWEEN COOLING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

AUG 10
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraints, Instructed to wear.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Cabinet at front service line not clean, food debris noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.

JUN 2
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FIRST MEN EMPLOYEES WASHRROM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN FRONT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.6F COOLER IS EMPTY AND HAS NOTHING IN IT. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

MAY 31
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FIRST MEN EMPLOYEES WASHRROM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN FRONT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 56.6F COOLER HAD CUT TOMATOES IN IT READING 46.8F BUT TOMATOES WAS CUT THIS MORNING AT 9:30AM AND HAD THE DATE AND TIME STAMPED ON THERE. MANAGER MOVED TO DIFFERENT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS IN DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT.INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST DEEP FREEZER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 24
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FLY TRAP INSTALLED ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA OR CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE.

JAN 23
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE ICE PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 1
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK MISSING A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY FROM MEAT SLICER TO HANDSINK LOCATION.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED/STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 7
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REAR PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK MISSING A SPLASH GUARD. TOO CLOSE TO MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER REAR HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

JUN 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUD FOODS (TURKEY, ROAST BEEF) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 5 LBS OF PORK AT 58.1F, AND 20 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 55.3F. TOTALING $100. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE ONE DOOR PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE SLOT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY ICE MAKER AND CLEAN ICE MACHINE SLOT AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND BY THE ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS BY THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE 1 COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE DIPPER WELL BY THE ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED ONE PREP COOLER WITHOUT A THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 18
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE ONE DOOR PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE SLOT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY ICE MAKER AND CLEAN ICE MACHINE SLOT AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND BY THE ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS BY THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE 1 COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE DIPPER WELL BY THE ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED ONE PREP COOLER WITHOUT A THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 1
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter shelving in prep area had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking/warming equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning. Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in rear kitchen prep area needs re-grouting. Floors in rear kitchen area by hot water heater, mop sink area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area rear not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

FEB 10
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS ,PREP AREAS AT PREP COOLER AREAS,NOT MAINTAINED,CLEAN OF FOOD PARTICLES,DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF FOOD PARTICLES,DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREP AND SERVICE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AREAS.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

NOV 17
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISPLACED RUBBER GASKETS AT DRAWER COOLERS, UNABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT PERIMETERS OF PREP COOLERS AT UPPER AREAS, IN CABINETS OF DRY GOODS IN FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COMP SINK FAUCET NOT SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FEB 26
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION AND DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 5
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP-SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE ICE CREAM COOLER.

MAY 4
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND DETAIL CLEAN ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT AND REAR CHEST FREEZER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.

JAN 18
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 11
2011
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dish washing 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. EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3COMP SINK (ABOUT 5 MIN TO DRAIN 3 GALLONS) INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

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 CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, FOOD AND SPILLS NOTED.

MAY 13
2010
PASSED
2 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. PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN AROUND THE TOP LEDGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES AND PREP AREA. FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED ALONG WALL BASE AND FLOOR DRAINS.

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