Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for POTBELLY on .
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Latest inspection
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.
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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.
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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.
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580201
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY · 3424 N SOUTHPORT AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:VARIOUS KIND OF ALREADY MADE SANDWICHES (BEEF,CHEESE, TURKEY ETC,)AT TEMP OF 53.7F TO 54F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.COOLER MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40.5F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 11.5, VALUE 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000071676-11
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SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ALSO FROM THE NOZZLE DISPENSER OF UNIT(POP DISPENSER).TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE,KEEP RECEIPT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH TO REINSPECT THE UNIT(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)H000071677-12
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SLICING ROAST BEEF WITH GLOVES ON, WITH RIGHT HAND PULLED THE GARBAGE CONTAINER TOWARD HIM (LINER IN THE CONTAINER WAS DIRTY AND WITH FOOD IN IT) AND WITHOUT REMOVING FOOD GLOVES CONTINUE TO SLICE MEAT AND STORE IT IN BAGS(BEEF IS A READY TO IT PRODUCTS. HAND WASHING PROCEDURE WAS GIVEN TO MANAGER.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H00007167-11
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* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES,OR NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED(ROAST BEEF, TURKEY,TUNA ETC.).INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO OBTAINED SANITATION CERTIFICATE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000071677-12
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED WALK-IN FLOOR.CLEAN CORNERS AND BASEBOARD WALL.REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD
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APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COMING IN, THRU THE FRONT PREP AREA TO START THEIR SHIFT,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE COMING IN FROM REAR DOOR.EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE A HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
276968
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY · 3424 N SOUTHPORT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE BASEBOARD ALONG THE INSIDE OF THE DELIVERY TABLE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
251157
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE AND IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA, UNDER THE FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE AND REAR STORAGE CLOSET.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE BASEBOARD ALONG THE INSIDE OF THE DELIVERY TABLE.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND MAINTAIN ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.
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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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