POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Meat slicer not clean on the back side of blade, food debris noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hot running water at front prep area and both restroom hand wash sinks, water temp at 66f. Instructed manager to provide no 100-120 hot water at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(C)

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH OF MILK AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS IN THE BOTTOM DESSERT COOLER AND BOTTOM SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 DISH AREA, AROUND GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER BROKEN . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND PAINT PEELING ON CEILING AND WALL WHERE DEEP FREEZER IS LOCATED. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMILATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRCUETD MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH CONDENSATION AND ICE CREAM RESIDUE/SPILLAGE ON BOTTOM RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN 1 OF 2 ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG SIDE OF DEEP FREEZER ON FLOORS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES IN ICE MACHINE ABOVE SELF-SERVE SODA MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA RACKS AS STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DUNNAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN LID ON ICE CREAM FREEZER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER, SMALL STORAGE CLOSET, AND IN MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND IN MANAGER'S OFFICE. ALSO, CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FOR VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed chipped paint and rust stains on lip cover of grease trap, located underneath three-compartment sink in rear prep area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and maintain it all times.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed cracked floor tile along front counter area on dining room side. Informed manager that surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed food and debris behind grease trap on in rear prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed foot panel located at entrance floor in walk-in cooler broken, loose and in poor repair. Informed manager to repair said area. Maintain it all times.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed stained light shield in rear office area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed paper goods stored on floor, inside paper good closet located across from customer rest room area. Instructed manager to organize items and elevate items at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. Maintain at all times.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Observed 2 female food handler with long hair not properly restrainedsecured in hair net/restraint. Said hair was past shoulders and observed resting on shoulder area and front blouse area. Informed manager that all employee must restrain and secure hair in hair restraint properly to prevent possible contamination. Maintain at all times.