Chicago
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EAT

Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC

1422 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
86/100

Strong record across 19 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
19
15 passed
Last Inspected
2025-02-05
Pass Rate
79%
3 failures
Score
86/100
EAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-02-05
Failed 3 inspections (2020, 2015, 2013)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 4 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 49×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Other minor
2025-02-05 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR DRAWER REACH IN/PREP COOLER AT BEGINNING OF SANDWICH PREP LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS ON THE INTERIOR SHELVES/COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERNAL COMPARTMENTS OF SLIDING REAC...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TOILET HANDLE TO BE LEAKING WATER ONTO FLOOR WHEN USED TO FLUSH/PRESS DOWN IN THE RIGHT HAND SIDE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE TOILET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LEFT HAND SIDE UNISEX BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH IN UNISEX BATHROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, CRUMBS, AND PLASTIC/CARDBOARD TRASH. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BELOW 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING/NO LIGHTING AVAILABLE IN SMALL HALL/STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LEVEL OF LIGHTING IN STORAGE AREAS.

2024-02-28 Pass Canvass
3
minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR MILK COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR CEILING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELF. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-10-23 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT PREP SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH DIRT AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE WASTE CONTAINER AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK FOR SOILED PAPER TOWELS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL AT THE REAR PREP GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER.----FLOOR UNDER THE REAR BAG-IN-BOX SODA SYSTEM WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT THE ONE-DOOR SALAD COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP. MUST REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BROKEN/INOPERABLE LIGHTING ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

2022-04-18 Pass Canvass
4
minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND CHEST FREEZER DUE TO THE EXTERIOR LID SURFACE BEING USED FOR THE PREP TABLE. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR RELOCATE SAID UNIT AWAY FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DRAINPIPE FROM SELF SEVER SODA MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAIN, WATER IS SPILLED ONTO FLOOR FORMING A PUDDLE OF WATER.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS MUST BE CLEANED FROM GRIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE.DEBRIS AND SOME ITEMS UNDER SHELVES,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2021-10-21 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2020-08-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN LID LINER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER BY THE OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, IN SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NO GROUT PROVIDE BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF PREP SANDWICHES COOLER AND IN FRONT OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.STANDING WATER BETWEEN TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

2020-07-30 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

WE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE MACHINES AT FRONT SELF SERVE AREA.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN LID LINER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER BY THE OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, IN SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NO GROUT PROVIDE BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF PREP SANDWICHES COOLER AND IN FRONT OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.STANDING WATER BETWEEN TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

2019-01-14 Pass Complaint
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED PASTRY ITEMS, MINI COOKIES, ETC., STORED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA FOR CUSTOMER SELECTION WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE PACKAGED FOODS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMO...

serious Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT TWIST VALVE AT SANITIZING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FRONT LINE PREP AREA AND ICE CREAM STATION AREA IN FRONT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2018-05-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE OR USED BY DATE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2017-12-22 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING KNOB ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE-GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES; INCLUDING REAR AND FRONT PREP, AND MANAGER'S OFFICE. ALSO, CLEAN DUST FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN MANAGER'S OFFICE.

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

2017-05-15 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET AND DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN REAR. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF STORAGE DRAWERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES; AND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS, DEBRIS AND DUST PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN THE MOUNTED CAN OPENER, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AND IN MANAGER'S OFFICE. DEBRIS AND DIRT PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

critical Food Temperature

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

MUST REPAIR 1-COMP VEGETABLE SINK IN REAR PREP, NO HOT WATER PRESENT, ONLY COLD. PREP COOLER ON WEST WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA, NOT WORKING, "DO NOT USE" SIGN POSTED. ADDITIONAL PREP COOLERS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES, 40F OR BELOW.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COO...

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM MANAGER'S OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-06-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED THAT RIGHT CATERING PREP TOP COOLER IS HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51 DEGREES. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING STORED IN THE COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNT...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FROST IN THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER AROUND THE BASE OF THE SWINGING DOOR BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP, AND UNDER THE REAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPING AT THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE AREA SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK TO BE CLUTTERED WITH BROOMS AND OTHER CLEANING EQUIPMENT THAT ARE STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED (HANDLES DOWN) OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE ...

2015-02-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC LID TO ICE CREAM CASE. MUST REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH TOGO BAGS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER REFRIGERATORS AND SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND ALL FLOORS UNDER ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR KITCHEN UNCLEAN ALONG WALLS ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK.

2015-01-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
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 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE. MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEPS IN ORDER TO PROTECT AGAINST INSECT AND RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC LID TO ICE CREAM CASE. MUST REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH TOGO BAGS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER REFRIGERATORS AND SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND ALL FLOORS UNDER ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR KITCHEN UNCLEAN ALONG WALLS ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK IN ICE CREAM COOLER. ALL EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND PERSONAL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD FOR PUBLIC.

2014-02-04 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS.

2013-03-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF ALL FRONT PREP WOODEN CABINETS WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

UNUSED COOLER ON FRONT PREP LINE DIRT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND OFFICE WITH DIRT, FOOD, AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2013-02-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES REPEATEDLY PUT ON, TAKE OFF AND USE RUBBER GLOVES TO PREPARE FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN CHANGING EACH PAIR. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR. ONE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK USED 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 APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 DRAIN FLIES AT FRONT ICE CREAM PREP STATION UNDER ICE CREAM FREEZER AND AROUND FREEZER COMPRESSOR. EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, ACCUMULATED DIRT THROUGHOUT FLOORS UNDER FREEZER AND COMPRESSOR, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND COOLERS...

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF ALL FRONT PREP WOODEN CABINETS WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

UNUSED COOLER ON FRONT PREP LINE DIRT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND OFFICE WITH DIRT, FOOD, AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2012-02-17 Pass Complaint
2
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.

2010-02-10 Pass Canvass
2
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. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILE ABOVE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN REAR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE FOR WALK IN COOLER.

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