POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC.
1422 W WEBSTER AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
15 of 19 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 52025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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 REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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.
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.
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 HEAVILY SOILED WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD UP AS WELL AS FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SLIME BUILD UP.
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.
FEB 282024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR MILK COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR CEILING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELF. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 232023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT PREP SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH DIRT AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE WASTE CONTAINER AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK FOR SOILED PAPER TOWELS.
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.
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT THE ONE-DOOR SALAD COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP. MUST REPLACE.
BROKEN/INOPERABLE LIGHTING ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
APR 182022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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
DRAINPIPE FROM SELF SEVER SODA MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAIN, WATER IS SPILLED ONTO FLOOR FORMING A PUDDLE OF WATER.
TOILET BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS MUST BE CLEANED FROM GRIMES.
KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE.DEBRIS AND SOME ITEMS UNDER SHELVES,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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AUG 62020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BROKEN LID LINER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER BY THE OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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
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
JUL 302020FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
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
BROKEN LID LINER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER BY THE OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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
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
JAN 142019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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 COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDED ON LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT TWIST VALVE AT SANITIZING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
MAY 212018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 222017PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING KNOB ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP.
MUST RE-GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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.
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN MANAGER'S OFFICE.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAY 152017PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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.
MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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 COOLER AND SINK,AND MAINTAIN.
MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM MANAGER'S OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 212016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 UNTIL THE UNIT IS REPAIRED AND THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) (NO CITATION ISSUED).
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FROST IN THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPING AT THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
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 FLOOR.
FEB 62015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC LID TO ICE CREAM CASE. MUST REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH TOGO BAGS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES.
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 AND IN CORNERS. ALL FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK.
JAN 272015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC LID TO ICE CREAM CASE. MUST REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH TOGO BAGS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES.
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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 AND IN CORNERS. ALL FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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.
FEB 42014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS.
MAR 112013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
EXTERIOR OF ALL FRONT PREP WOODEN CABINETS WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
UNUSED COOLER ON FRONT PREP LINE DIRT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND OFFICE WITH DIRT, FOOD, AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 282013FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AT ICE CREAM STATION IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER USING GLOVES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).
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 THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND NOTED 10 TO 20 FLIES AROUND REAR SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SPILLAGE ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICED BUSINESS TODAY AND NOTED HIGH SEVERITY OF FOOD DEBRIS IN SEVERAL AREAS. ALSO NOTED FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR AND MISSING RUBBER STRIPPING ON THAT OPEN GAP OF DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
EXTERIOR OF ALL FRONT PREP WOODEN CABINETS WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
UNUSED COOLER ON FRONT PREP LINE DIRT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND OFFICE WITH DIRT, FOOD, AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 172012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.
FEB 102010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILE ABOVE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN REAR.
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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