Potbelly Sandwich Works

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Exit door near toilet rooms not protected, approx 1/4 inch gap perimeter around door. Instd to repair door and have tight fitting at all times.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 3-comparmtent sink and handwash sink in same area slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and residue on the gasket of cooler drawers in the front prep line area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed handles of washbowl sinks in the restroom to be in poor repair. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall near office area to have missing paint. Instructed person in charge to repair to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on right corner of exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some build up of grime in corners and floors on front assembly line. Instructed manager to deep clean and maintain.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written protocol on site for checking status of staff vaccination status regarding covid-19 or testing protocol. Instructed person in charge to implement and maintain on site for review.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written protocol on site for checking vaccination status of dine in customers. Instructed manager to implement and retain on site for review.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the front icecream freezer interior not clean with icecream on the bottom of the freezer, instructed to defrost and clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep area ceiling vents dusty, and the light shields not clean same area, instructed to remove the dust and clean the light shields.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): interior basin of ice cream prep sink, dipperwell, beverage self service drip tray not clean, debris, instd to clean and maintain exterior of cabinets at beverage station not clean, sticky surface. Instd to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: leak at pipe above utility sink. Instd to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 floor drain in rear not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): interior basin of ice cream prep sink, dipperwell, beverage self service drip tray not clean, debris, instd to clean and maintain exterior of cabinets at beverage station not clean, sticky surface. Instd to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: leak at pipe above utility sink. Instd to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 floor drain in rear not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink not maintained, unable to drain properly. Water must be released at extremely slow intervals to prevent water from accumulating on floor. Instd to repair 3-compartment sink to drain properly. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior basin of ice cream prep sink, dipperwell, beverage self service drip tray not clean, debris, instd to clean and maintain exterior of cabinets at beverage station not clean, sticky surface. Instd to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe above utility sink. Instd to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Wall covering in mens toilet room in poor repair, torn and not tight fitting to wall. Instd to repair and maintain so as to be a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor drain in rear not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear slicer not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the front floor with standing water, instructed to remove standing water/dry mop.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Interior chest panel of freezer in rear in poor repair, exposed insulation and also excessive ice accumulation. Instd to repair lid (tape prohibited) and remove excessive ice.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Front exposed handsink slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink not maintained. Unable to drain unless releasing water at extremely slow intervals. Instd to repair and be able to drain properly. Violation 7-38-030 serious.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Interior chest panel of freezer in rear in poor repair, exposed insulation and also excessive ice accumulation. Instd to repair lid (tape prohibited) and remove excessive ice.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor drain at 3-compartment sink with excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Front exposed handsink slow draining and leak underneath. Instd to repair and maintain.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago sanitation certificate on site while potentially hazardous foods are being cooked preped and served. Ie...soup, deli meats etc... Serious violation 7-38-012

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards where worn and have deep cuts must be replaced. Correct and maintain

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: all reach in coolers, all door handles on reach in coolers, all prep tables, interior of storage cabinets and soda dispensor. Must detail clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all food debris, water and build up. Clean under and around all equipment, and 3 compartment sink. Clean and maintain at all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls in rear prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all splatter. Repair hole in wall near the 3 compartment sink. Must correct and maintain

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside storage area not maintained clean, garbage, garden hose and leaves piled up. Rodent harborage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain clean free from debris. Serious violation 7-38-020

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certificate or certificate at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards where worn and have deep cuts must be replaced. Correct and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: all reach in coolers, all door handles on reach in coolers, all prep tables, interior of storage cabinets and soda dispensor. Must detail clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all food debris, water and build up. Clean under and around all equipment, and 3 compartment sink. Clean and maintain at all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls in rear prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all splatter. Repair hole in wall near the 3 compartment sink. Must correct and maintain

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean rear storage table shelf, and rear bulk sugar container, instructed to clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on the rear floor, instructed to remove standing water/dry mop.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceilinh light shields in the rear prep/dish area not clean instructed to clean, also clean dusty ceiling vent rear area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain cabinets in front prep area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains and floors under/around all heavy equipment.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Interior of chest freezer in rear with excessive ice build-up. Defrost same.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of freezers, coolers and also underneath door handles of coolers not clean, debris. Clean same and maintain. Detail clean around faucet handles in toilet rooms.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler ceiling with dust accumulation. Cleans same and maintain.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster exposed, with garbage and debris accumulated on ground in corral area. Instructed to close dumpster, clean and maintain outside area at all times.citation issued,7-38-020.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Observed water overflowing at drain of three compartment sink in rear area when water in sink is released. Instructed to repair and maintain at all times.citation issued #7-38-030. Dish washing facilities not maintained.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations #33 interior of prep cooler around rubber gaskets and interior of cabinets under beverage station not clean,#35 front door bottom threshold not tight fitting,#37 employee personal belongings not properly stored not corrected from inspection report #509373 dated 10/17/2011 inspector#225. Citation issued 7-42-090 previous minor violations not corrected.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean bottom interior of cabinets at front service area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors in walk-in cooler and of build up under shelving/storage racks at rear storage area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Chipped, peeling paint on exterior of soup kettles. Instd to repair same.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior of prep coolers including around rubber gaskets, and interior of cabinets under beverage station n0t clean, excessive debris. Clean same and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Front door bottom threshold in poor repair. Instd to adjust same so as to be tight fitting and no daylight to be seen.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of deep freezer in poor repair, exposed insulation. Repair same.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior/exterior of ice cream freezer not clean. Clean same.