Potbelly Sandwich Works

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found wall in poor repair by hot soup preparation areas.(chipping paint).must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged cooler door gasket, Instructed to replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors not clean along wall base of rear prep area, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a slow draining of water at the front food prep sink. Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found sump pump slow leaking into food preparation/ dishwashing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Found dipping well water hose profusely leaking instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dead cockroaches on floors located in rear prep area near 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dried food debris on interior surfaces of refrigeration units located in front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed trash and food debris underneath all storage racks and heavy equipment in storage and rear prep areas. Instructed to remove, deep clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out bulbs in rear prep near 3 compartment sink/refuse area as well as no lighting in area where beverage dispenser and storage of dry goods are located. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25-30 live small flying insects at site during inspection in the following areas : in dish washing area 10, in food prep area 5,in rear storage area 5,behind soda machine 5 . Recommend contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a).citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted employee wore unproved jewelry during food preparation.must remove all jewelry except plain wedding band from hands while working with exposed food

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

Inspector’s note: Noted some use of crates for elevation at the walk in cooler. Instructed not to use crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

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

Inspector’s note: During inspection observed that 3 compartment sink flow drain is draining slow causing water seepage on to the floor. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed that interior of drawer coolers (non food contact ) are ditry and covered with dust and food. Must clean and maintain clean

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain refuse storage area in rear by 3 compartment sink

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted clutter of equipment and other unused items on floors in rear storage rooms, hallway to dish washing area.must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean standing water, food debris and other dirt from pump area close to 3 compartment sink

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

Inspector’s note: Observed debris throughout floors rear prep and inside walk in cooler. Instructed to clean/ maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on walls of rear prep area by cooker. Instructed to repair

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris inside all of the prep coolers located at the front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors in the dry storage area in need of cleaning under and around refrieration units. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The wall close to the walk in cooler near entrance swing door id in poor repair,ie chipped peeling paint.must repair

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior surfaces of all prep coolers and dry storage bulk containers not clean.must clean/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor of walk in cooler not clean of debris,etc.must clean/maintain cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Hot water handle on 1-comp sink in rear in poor repair(not working).must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Improper garbage handling noted during investigation. Garbage area located by the rear entrance door not properly maintained, trash and boxes found on floor around the garbage dumpster in the same area. Enclosed garbage area must be properly maintained and kept clean. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment need detail cleaning to remove food debris; inside of all prep coolers and inside of both ovens located in the front prep area, and all spills and food debris on equipment located in the rear. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors thru out front and rear prep areas in need of detail cleaning to remove excessive food and dirt debris, under all heavy equipment in the front food prep area, along the wall and in the corner under the 3 compartment sink and under prep table located in the rear. Instructed to thoroughly clean all and maintain. Also observed standing water on the floor in the rear prep. Instructed to remove standing water and maintain. Observed all floor drains need to be cleaned and sanitized. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter by the computer area located in the rear. Instructed to remove all unneccessary clutter, clean and maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed a black substance inside of the ice dispensor at the drink fountain located in the customer dining area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 40 small flies thru out facility; 20 in the rear by the 3 compartment sink, 10 by the front food prep area, and 10 in the customer dining area and washroom area. Observed a fresh rat dropping located on a rat trap by the rear entrance. Instructed to contact pest control and clean and sanitize affected areas. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed garbage in 4 plastic bags on the floor by the rear entrance door. Facility does not have an outside commercial garbage dumpster with a tight fitting lid to dispose of garbage properly. Instructed to provide proper outside commercial garbage dumpster with a tight fitting lid. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty multi use utensils being stored on the floor under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to properly store all multi use utensils and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment need detail cleaning to remove food debris; inside of all prep coolers and inside of both ovens located in the front prep area, and all spills and food debris on equipment located in the rear. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors thru out front and rear prep areas in need of detail cleaning to remove excessive food and dirt debris, under all heavy equipment in the front food prep area, along the wall and in the corner under the 3 compartment sink and under prep table located in the rear. Instructed to thoroughly clean all and maintain. Also observed standing water on the floor in the rear prep. Instructed to remove standing water and maintain. Observed all floor drains need to be cleaned and sanitized. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed vents over ovens in need of detail cleaning to remove accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter by the computer area located in the rear. Instructed to remove all unneccessary clutter, clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors throughout premises, and in walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean ceiling/light panels at rear and where necessary of dust build-up.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter at rear and behind self-serve beverage area, organize and maintain at all times.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Noted several small flying insects (fruit and drain flies) on wall at ceiling, shelves and equipment. Recommended pest control service. Serious violation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors throughout premises, and in walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean ceiling/light panels at rear and where necessary of dust build-up.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter at rear and behind self-serve beverage area, organize and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the following equipment: deli meat slicer, milk shake machine. Must clean interior of the reach in cooler to remove spills and debris. Also clean the rack/shelvings inside the walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning aroung and behind equipment to remove spills and debris. Also floors inside the walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must defrost ice cream box freezer to remove ice build-up.

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

Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor in front of the 3comp sink. Must repair or replace cracked and broken floor tiles at the staircase leading to exit door in the rear prep area and at the dry storage area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide a shatterproof buld at the reach in freezer in the rear area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace vent exhaust hood filters at hoods in front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAIN COVERS LOOSE AT SANDWICH PREP LINE AND BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG SANDWICH PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR/INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND SUMP PUMP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

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

Inspector’s note: 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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST EXTEND THE SNEEZEGUARD TO COVER ENTIRE HOT FOOD STATION OR MOVE HOT-HOLDING UNIT AWAY FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE. ANY CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED, TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR WALL/FLOOR & LEDGES OF MOST SMALL COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT OR DUST BUILD-UP, INCLUDING GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER SODA DISPENSER & ALONG WALLBASES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN-DUE TO DEBRIS/CLUTTER.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ANY HOLES AROUND PIPES/CONDUITS ON WALLS OR CEILING IN DISHROOM MUST BE SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.