Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for POTBELLY SANDWICHES on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609303
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441696
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TOPS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUSTV REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,AND REAR VENTILATION VENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT SALAD. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1325144
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1367344
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO MUST DEFROST REAR FREEZER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING BRICKS ON WALLS IN THE DINING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN THE WATER IS ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
586286
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA.ALSO MUST DEFROST REAR FREEZER
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT LADIES RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634363
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR OF CABINETS.
34
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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOODS TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634308
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* 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.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED I.E. MEATBALLS 144.5F,SOUPS 147.1F.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED;SLOW DRAINING;BASE OF FAUCET IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING OUT.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010 B.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR OF CABINETS.
34
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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOODS TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
285173
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICHES · 1625 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FIBER GLASS ICE DISPENSER ON SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.
34
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOORS IN BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS AND OPENING,AND CLEAN FLOORS IN DINING UNDER SODA AND TRASH CONTAINER CABINETS.
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. MUST SEAL UNFINISHED WALLS IN BASEMENT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT STRORAGE.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THEMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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.
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