Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for POTBELLY on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637713
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY · 3424 N SOUTHPORT AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. PERSON IN CHARGE INDICATED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IS BROKEN, INFORMED PIC THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PIC BROUGHT A ROLL OF NAPKINS PLACE NEXT TO HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN AND WALK IN COOLERS ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNDER SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE HOSE HAS DETACHED AND SODA SYRUP IS SPELLED UNDER MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617011
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY · 3424 N SOUTHPORT AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 1DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON PLASTIC CRATES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST REMOVE CRATES FROM PREMISES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591978
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY · 3424 N SOUTHPORT AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Observed gaps greater than 1/4 inch at bottom doors sweeps at front and rear exit. Rodent proof both exits.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Observed food debris in gaskets on reach in coolers at prep area. Clean and mantain gaskets.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Observed both unisex bathrooms in dining area to not have a trash can with a cover or lid. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in both unisex bathrooms.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed spillage and food debris build up and the floor beneath the bottled soda shelf in rear prep area and on the floor in the front prep area. Regularly clean and mantain areas free of food debris and spillage.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570959
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY · 3424 N SOUTHPORT AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVE ICE MACHINES IN DINING AREA WITH PINK AND WHITE SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING FROM IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CHUTE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. DISTRICT MANAGER ON SITE,CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE ICE CHUTE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN DOOR. REPAIR/REPLACE
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOORS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND UNDER SHELVES, THROUGHOUT. FLUID SPILLAGE ON FLOOR INSIDE THE CABINET OF SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE UNDER SHELVES. AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537587
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY · 3424 N SOUTHPORT AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ABOVE THE REAR BOX FREEZER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKETS PROVIDED BETWEEN USE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED RUST ON THE INTERIOR UPPER METAL PORTION OF THE PLASTIC ICE CHUTE ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REMOVE RUST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING/CRACKED TILE BASEBOARD COVING AT THE FAR SOUTH ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE SOUTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386797
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY · 3424 N SOUTHPORT AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP LOOSE/TORN AT DOOR CORNER. MUST REATTACH DOOR SWEEP, SAID DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOF.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AT REAR STORAGE ROOM.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304222
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY · 3424 N SOUTHPORT AVE
Recorded violations
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM AND UNISEX BATHROOMS MUST HAVE LIDS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2167169
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY · 3424 N SOUTHPORT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166734
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY · 3424 N SOUTHPORT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 35 ANTS/FLYING ANTS INSIDE MEN'S RESTROOM.(ANTS ON TOILET AND COMING OUT OF FLOOR DRAIN). SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST ELIMINATE ANT PROBLEM, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER SODA MACHINE AREAS AND MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST RELOCATE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102722
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY · 3424 N SOUTHPORT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102592
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY · 3424 N SOUTHPORT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2099143 DATED 10/19/17 NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE SODA MACHINE, APPROX. 35 SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA, APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NEAR BACK DOOR OF PREP AREA, APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES IN FRONT DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. UPON FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION, OBSERVED APPROX. 43 SMALL FLIES AT SODA MACHINE, APPROX. 27 SMALL FLIES AT SHAKE STATION, APPROX. 13 SMALL FLIES NEAR FRONT HAND SINK, APPROX. 65 SMALL FLIES AT REAR PREP, APPROX. 50 SMALL FLIES NEAR REAR PREP EXIT, AND APPROX. 80 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT DINING ROOM. MUST CORRECT. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK TO PROTECT THE BEVERAGES STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ADJACENT. OBSERVED A DEEP CRACK ALONG THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE WHITE PREP COUNTER WHERE FOOD DEBRIS IS ACCUMULATING. MUST REPAIR CRACK SO FOOD PREP SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE DRAIN TUBE AT BACK OF SODA FOUNTAIN, WHICH IS STAINED WITH DARK SPLOTCHY MATERIAL DOWN THE LENGTH OF THE TUBE. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CABINET BELOW SODA FOUNTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE FROM FLOORS UNDER ICE CREAM FREEZER, SHAKE STATION TABLE AND PREP TOP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN PARTICULATE BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND ALONG JUNCTURES OF FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN PARTICULATE MATTER ACCUMULATING IN GROUTING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ORGANIC MATTER ACCUMULATING IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL UNDER LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE REPAIRS WERE MADE TO A WATER VALVE. MUST REPAIR WALL TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND FREE OF UNNECESSARY CAVITIES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE TO ICE TEA MAKER.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2099143
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY · 3424 N SOUTHPORT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN RESTAURANT. OBSERVED APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE SODA MACHINE, APPROX. 35 SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA, APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NEAR BACK DOOR OF PREP AREA, APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES IN FRONT DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2/10/17 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK TO PROTECT THE BEVERAGES STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ADJACENT. OBSERVED A DEEP CRACK ALONG THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE WHITE PREP COUNTER WHERE FOOD DEBRIS IS ACCUMULATING. MUST REPAIR CRACK SO FOOD PREP SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL UNDER LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE REPAIRS WERE MADE TO A WATER VALVE. MUST REPAIR WALL TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND FREE OF UNNECESSARY CAVITIES.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60657
426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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