Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for POTBELLY SANDWICHES on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631846
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERNAL SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS AND PREP SHELVING NEAR OVENS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ORGANIC MATTER IN CORNERS OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615874
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
Recorded violations
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602150
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577077
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAPS AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPILLS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SOME EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SOME FOOD MANAGERS MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553898
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND BUILDUP CRUST AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE SANDWICH OVEN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ALL GENDER WASHROOM WITHOUT A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472359
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. 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 AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE CHEST FREEZER STORED NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH ON THE CEILING TILE NEAR THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST BUILDUP ON VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359749
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359331
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, BOXES OF STOCK AND CABINETS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2286206
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOPSIDE LIDS ON SOME PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,TRASH BIN CORRAL,PREP COOLERS.WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,DUST PANS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AREA AT SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED,WALK IN COOLER
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,SPIDER WEBS FROM UNDERNEATH SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM CHANGING TABLE IN MEN'S TOILETROOM
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285849
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRJEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON BOXES ON TOP SHELVES,CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/26/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020(A)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2 GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR BRUSH DOOR SWEEP BROKEN.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOPSIDE LIDS ON SOME PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,TRASH BIN CORRAL,PREP COOLERS.WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,DUST PANS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AREA AT SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED,WALK IN COOLER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,SPIDER WEBS FROM UNDERNEATH SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM CHANGING TABLE IN MEN'S TOILETROOM
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2185099
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: - FOUND THE SALAD PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN IT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: - FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - FOUND THE CEILING, NEAR THE DRY STORAGE IN THE REAR PREP BY THE DOOR, TO HAVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. ADDITIONALLY FOUND THE FLOOR AND CABINET UNDER THE SODA/ICE MACHINE TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098938
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA BEING USED TO STORED DIRTY FOOD CONTAINERS AND LID OF THE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY NOT FOR STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE ALL DIRTY FOOD CONTAINERS AND LIDS DURING INSPECTION.
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #1609303 DATED 1/5/16, NOT POSTED/DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ALL THE TIMES IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, TRAYS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD -UP AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR. BROKEN CHAIRS,TABLES,DEBRIS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DISCARD ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED,CLEAN,REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN, TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: THREE MORE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60647
575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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