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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 114

4709 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 114 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631421

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 114 · 4709 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF DESSERT/SHAKE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521681

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 114 · 4709 N LINCOLN 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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY; OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR, ALONG WALLS ON BOXES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

  • 32

    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. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT REAR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRONT PREP AREA COOLERS, CABINETS AND OVEN, REAR PREP AREA CHEST FREEZER.

  • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER FRONT PREP AREA EQUIPMENT AND THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM.

  • 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 HOLE ON BOTTOM OF NORTH WALL AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT SAME AREA, AND CLEAN HOOD ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BOXES/CARDBOARDS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
391262

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 114 · 4709 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.//VILOATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-29-10, OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR HAVING A GAP OF 1/2 TO 1 1/2 BETWEEN AND BOTTOM FRONT DOOR. NON COMPLIANCES. AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION PREMISES CORRECTED VIOLATION OF SMALL FLIES. DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION DAVID KROUNA DISTRICT MANGER OF POT BELLY CAME TO ESTABLISHMENT AND WENT TO THE STORE AND PURCASED THE RUBBER STRIPPING. THIS IS CDI FOR THE FRONT DOOR AND BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. DISTRICT MANGER MR. KROUNA STATED HE IS GOING TO HAVE THE DOORS WORK ON TODAY 11-5-10 CITATION ISSUE H000070156-12 COURT DATE 12-9-10 TIME 1P.M. 400 W. SUPERIOR.

  • 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.//SEE VIOLATION #14 ON VIOLATION FROM 10-29-2010

  • 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.//OBSERVED NO SUMMARY DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. (DURING THE INSPECTION PLACED SUMMARY ON THE WALL FOR VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.)

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
428388

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 114 · 4709 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 4

    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.WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND NOZZLE OF ICE DISPENSERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE,DRIPPING ON ICE ,WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.UNIT IS PRESENTLY IN USE.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.BUY ICE BAGS FROM A LICENSE RETAIL FOOD PREMISES.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63665-10

  • 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. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, EQUIPMENTAND PREP COUNTER, FRONT PREP AREA(20 OR MORE),ALSO SMALL FLIES WAS OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AREA(6). OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR HAVING A GAP OF 1/2" TO 1 1/2" BETWEEEN AND BOTTOM FRONT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SMALL FLIES,AND RODENT PROOF DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO63665-10

  • 32

    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.REPLACE BROKEN DOOR FROM REAR STORAGE NEXT TO EXIT DOOR.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1678622.

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