Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC

Chicago Health Dept

190 N STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

25 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

100

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 6

2026

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED SOME MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG SIDE DOOR IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER NEAR TOILET ROOMS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 : OBSERVED SOME DISCOLORED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF PREP COOLERS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.111 : MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE BOXES FROM INSIDE ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA GROUNDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

JUL 30

2026

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED SOME MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALLS & CEILINGS, BOXES,CRAWLING ON BROOMS AND INSIDE OF DUST PANS WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP,REAR ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA,PREP AREAS. DISH WASHING AREA AND MOPSINK AREA.ALSO,APPX.8-10 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN SAME AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/30/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG SIDE DOOR IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER NEAR TOILET ROOMS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME DISCOLORED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF PREP COOLERS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF BLENDER STATION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE BOXES FROM INSIDE ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA GROUNDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

JAN 2

2025

PASS 3 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAIR GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF SAUCE/CONDIMENT REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN DISREPAIR IN EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 17

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF SANDWICH PREP COOLER NEXT TO OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS AND SHELVING ON THE LINE, AND ALONG THE WALL BASES UNDER PLASTIC AND FOAM UNTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 7

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler with long beard, instructed to wear a beard restraints.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Food debris and trash accumulated on electric conduit behind front prep area. instructed to clean and maintain.

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APR 25

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT GUEST TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN SANDWICH PREP COOLER FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. SLICED TURKEY, SLICED SALAMI, SLICED ROAST BEEF AND SLICED HAM AT 47.4F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOODS DURING INSPECTION ABOUT 10 POUNDS COSTING $15. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF GUEST TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN THE TOILETROOMS. MUST REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.

JAN 12

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 4

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTTOM OF DRAWER DINI INTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTTOM DEAWER COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 16

2020

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER, OFFICE AND GARBAGE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING ENTS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND IN THE REAR OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUN 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SLICED DELI MEAT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 26

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVES AND HEAVY DUST BUILD NOTED AT SOUP HEATING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN WARMEST PART.

MAY 15

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND TOP DOORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPWARD. OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OR REMOVE CLUTTER.

MAY 5

2017

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE PREP COOLER HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATO, CHICKEN) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATORS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PREP COOLER REACHED A TEMPERATURE OF 42F BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 15 LBS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE T 53F, 3 LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 53F AND 1/2 OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 53.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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 ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND TOP DOORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OCT 7

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in front prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in rear kitchen area under heavy equipment not clean, had excess grease/dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen prep areas, need re-grouting.

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing ceiling tile in rear prep area shall be provided, wall that had holes, by reach in freezer, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Men's bathroom sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

JUN 17

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CAULKING AT THE SHAKE MAKING STATION. FOUND ENCRUSTED BLACK/GREENISH GRIME AT THE CAULKING AT THE BLENDER RINSING SINK STATION. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP AT ABOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR WALLS AND BOTTOM SHELF AT ALL COOLERS ALONG THE SANDWICH PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS. MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER AT THE SHAKE MAKING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS IN THE REAR GARBAGE STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME AT GROUTING TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO THE FLOOR AT THE MAIN SANDWICH PREP AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME, FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS.

JUN 12

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DURING INSPECTION FOUND A ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING 40F AND BELOW. FOUND ABOVE REFRIGERATOR AT 62.1F ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AT ALL TIMES. ABOVE UNIT WAS TAGGED.DO NOT USE UNIT UNTIL CDPH INSPECTS UNIT.

Critical Food Temperature

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

DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN A LARGE STAINLESS STEEL HOLDING PAN WITH APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 61.5F (VALUE $25.00) IN A 1DR REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. COLD FOODS MUST ALWAYS BE 40F AND BELOW. ALSO FOUND A HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT PROPERLY SET-UP FOR USE TO MAINTAIN HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 3.5 LBS OF MEATBALLS(VALUE $40.00) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 104.5F TO 120.9F. HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY SET-UP HOT HOLDING WITH WATER IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CDI. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ABOVE STATED FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

OCT 7

2014

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 22

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 70.4F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A). COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 1 LB OF HUMMUS(CHECK PEAS DIP)AT 54.3F, 6 LBS OF CHEESE AT 52.6F, FOOD ITEMS STORED IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS STORED AT PREOPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A), FOOD ITEMS DISCRDED VALUED AT $20.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTE, INSTRUCTE3D TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT ABOVE TOASTER OVEN AND FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS ARE VERY STIFF AND HARD TO TURN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 17

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED CLOSE TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE GRIMMY FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND ENCRUSTED DEBRIS. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME ON FLOOR AND ALL CORNERS, FLOORS IN FRONT OF BOTH RESTROOMS AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE VENTS IN BOTH RESTROOMS AND VENT ACROSS FROM THE SANDWICH MAKING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS IN BOTH LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOMS. NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION DURING INSPECTION.

JUL 29

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF AT THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT MAIN SANDWICH MAKING AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDE OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE MEATBALL HOT HOLDING AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASHES AND SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE STATION AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE REAR GARBAGE ROOM AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASHES FROM THE CEILING AND WALLS AT THE FRONT ICE CREAM AND SANDWICH MAKING AREAS CLOSEST TO THE WALLS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.

JUN 21

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR REACH IN (CHEST) FREEZER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS IN TOILET AND DINING ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLUTTER FROM GARBAGE ROOM FLOORS.

MAR 16

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND STOCK SHELVES IN FRONT ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER SHIPPED/PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE REAR CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SHELVES IN FRONT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOORS IN DINING ROOM UNDER BOOTHS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, GARBAGE AREA AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE/AROUND 3-COMP. SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.

MAR 9

2012

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Facility Condition

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

FOUND FRONT PREP SINK CLOGGED AT THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED CEASE USING IT AND USE REAR PREP'S HAND SINK. CITATION #78202-12 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND STOCK SHELVES IN FRONT ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER SHIPPED/PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE REAR CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SHELVES IN FRONT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOORS IN DINING ROOM UNDER BOOTHS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, GARBAGE AREA AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE/AROUND 3-COMP. SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.

MAY 13

2011

PASS 4 violations

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. CLEAN KNIVES ARE WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND A PIPE ABOVE 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES IN A CLEANABLE HOLDER.

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. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AROUND COMPRESSOR FOR FRONT PREP COOLER, DUST BUILD-UP AT FAN COVERS AT WALK-IN FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER AND CLEAN AROUND COMPRESSOR AND FAN COVER.

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. SODA SYRUP SPILLED ON FLOOR UNDER SOFT DRINKS DISPENSER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. UNABLE TO SHUT OFF HOT WATER FROM FAUCET KNOB, A VALVE FOR SOAP MIXING ABOVE THE FAUCET IS USED TO SHUT OFF WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET HOT WATER KNOB AND MAINTAIN.

APR 28

2010

PASS 3 violations

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. BROKEN HINGE ON ICE CREAM FREEZER COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ALONG TOP RIM OF PREP COOLERS AND UNDER TOASTER OVENS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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