POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE MOP SINK, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT UNDER ALL SHELVING, BEHIND BASEMENT COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE ON WALLS AS A MEANS OF REPAIR TO SECURE ELECTRICAL WIRING ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRTY TOILET IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND BASEMENT OFFICE MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CONTACT SURFACE AT SELF SERVE BEVERAGE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD ABOVE THE SANDWICH OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1610013, DATED 1/21/2016. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #34; MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA AND LOOSE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CONTACT SURFACE AT SELF SERVE BEVERAGE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD ABOVE THE SANDWICH OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM AND CHEST FREEZERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARDS,CART UNDERNEATH OVEN,SODA MACHINE AND COUNTER TOP AT SAME,BASEMENT SHELVING UNITS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA AND LOOSE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. WHILE SRVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHILI, TURKEY SANDWICH, TUNA SALAD, CHICKEN SALAD. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MATTHEW HABEGGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:50PM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM,AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD/EMPTY BOXES ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN MEN'S WASHROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS(BIG AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM). INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CRACKED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 25 TO 30 SMALL DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR DISH AREA ON WALLS, POTS AND PANS AND AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES, REMOVE ALL MOIST DEBRIS FROM UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WET LINEN AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 11-8-12 NOT CORRECTED #38-REPAIR THE LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR GARBAGE CANS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR BOX FREEZER WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CRACKED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. REPAIR THE LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 3 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOUP IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 122.6F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 12# OF FOOD WORTH $13. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. 10 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE OF THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALL TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA BEHIND THE PREP TABLE.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. REPAIR THE LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOOD SPLATTER ON STEP STOOL STORED AT SLICER. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.