Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Salad prep cooler in use and unable to maintain proper cold holding temperature, internal air temperature of 55.0f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd not to use until repaired, able to maintain cold foods at 41f or below, and reinspected by cdph. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior of cabinet door under beverage station with peeling surface and exposed particle board. Instd to repair and maintain surface smooth, even, and easily cleanable

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Missing covers for receptacles in unisex toilet rooms. Instd to provide covered receptacles and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Chipped paint on walls in dining area. Instd to repair and maintain walls smooth, even, and easily cleanable

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

Inspector’s note: Leaking carbonation unit next to beverage syrup boxes. Instd to repair and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking. Instd to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floor and drain underneath the front soda bar. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floor and drain underneath the front soda bar. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grey water backing up at the 3-compartment sink area. When water is released from the 2nd sink basin, water backs up into the 1st and 3rd sink basins. Instructed manager to repair before re-inspection date. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floor and drain underneath the front soda bar. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed lock is missing from 1 of 2 unisex single-occupant toilet rooms. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in both all-gender washrooms. Instructed to provide a covered waste receptacle inside each washroom and maintain it.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of food debris on deli slicer. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the 1-door prep cooler to the right of the oven. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment properly.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in both all-gender washrooms. Instructed to provide a covered waste receptacle inside each washroom and maintain it.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no functioning ambient air thermometer inside the reach in prep cooler near ice cream station. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining handsink in prep area nearest 3-comp sink. Instructed to repair.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in both all gender washrooms. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vent above the oven in prep area and vent fan covers in the walk-in cooler to remove dust observed.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Thermometers must be in all walk in and reach in coolers at all times. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Front door in need of tight fitting strip at bottom of door. Instructed to correct

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Long hair in need of tighter restraint. Correct and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be in clen sanitizing solution when not in use. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing when worn and discolored. Correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The self serve soda dispensor in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must detail clean and maintain. Interior of all reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 1 comp prep sink in rear prep area in need repair at p-trap. Leaks instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors and walls throughout in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from interior contact surface of 2-door reach in freezer in rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean excessive food debris from floors in front and rear prep areas. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling paint from walls in customer seating area. Surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Also, remove excessive dust accumulation from ceiling vents above prep area. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaks from under 3-comp sink in rear prep, and from pipe under self serve coke machine adjacent to the register. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR.

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 evidence of appx. 40 or more live small flies on walls ,ceilings,boxes in rear dish washing area,supply storage,dining area.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/8/17.(serious 7-38-020)

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers to view.i posted a new summary at this time of inspection.(serious 7-42-010b)

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from prep tables,prep coolers,grill table,exterior of garbage cans,reach in freezer,ice dispenser on soda machine,tea dispenser.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from floor and drains throughout prep and dish washing area,under soda machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in dining area.must repair or replace hole in wall near rear door to dish washing area.must clean dust build up at hood above oven and ventilation vent in rear area.must clean food debris from walls in dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light at hood of oven

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

Inspector’s note: Remove excessive ice build-up inside large reach-in freezer in rear food prep/dish washing area,

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

Inspector’s note: Cooking oven not clean, instructed to clean daily,

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

Inspector’s note: Card board being used as a funnel at drain area under three compartment sink, instructed to remove and provide something thats smooth and easily cleanable,

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Some employees without food handler training in illinois certificates at this time of inspection, must provide for all employees who's required to have it,

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

Inspector’s note: Missing floor drain strainer/cover for 3-compartment sink. Instd to replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Dust on walls and around signs in front prep area. Instd to clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Over 10 live small flies noted in front prep area on walls and surfaces. Over 20 live small flies noted in rear on walls, boxes, and shelving near utility sink. Instd to eliminate flies, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Instd to contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing floor drain cover for 3-compartment sink. Instd to replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Dust on walls and around signs in front prep area. Instd to clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in dining area need painting to remove all chipped surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: No manager on premises with a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate provided or posted at time of investigation while sandwiches were being prepared and served. Serious violkation 7-38-012(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Large puddle of water noticed n floor near capped drain in front food prep area, must remove water and keep area dry.

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

Inspector’s note: Fly activity observed in the dining area. 30 small flies observed crawling on both window ledges and glass in dining area and in self service pop disensing area. 5 large house flies also noted on premises in dining and dishwashing area. Must contact pest control company and request service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation noted 6-16-14 on report# 1467335 not corrected: -32-must seal small openings between the two front entrance doors. Non compliant violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove excessive ice build-up inside large reach-in freezer in rear food prep/dishwashing area.

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

Inspector’s note: See violation #29

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize or replace heavily stained(black) cutting board in rear prep area. Clean the shelf underneath the dipper well in front food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Large puddle of water noticed n floor near capped drain in front food prep area, must remove water and keep area dry.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean food splatters from wall behind soup prep station.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal small openings between the two front entrance doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Properly extend the three compartment sink drain pipe over the open site drain.