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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS

225 W RANDOLPH ST · Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587484

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 225 W RANDOLPH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

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
2561037

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 225 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED IN WOMENS AND MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472644

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 225 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370398

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 225 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE BREAD OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261641

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 225 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF UNITS ( REACH IN COOLERS) IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145915

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 225 W RANDOLPH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMP SINK . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064330

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 225 W RANDOLPH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND VARIOUS UNLABELED SAUCE BOTTLES SUCH AS OLIVE OIL, MAYO, AND DRESSING IN FRONT PREP AREA. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY METAL SURFACE UNDER THE MOP SINK AND RUSTY EXTERIOR CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/ REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN ABOVE STATED SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH GAPS LOCATED UNDER THE REAR HAND SINK IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ABOVE STATED FLOOR TILES AND GAPS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALL PATCHED UP WITH CARD BOARD AND TAPE COVERING HOLE AT WALL BEHIND DUMPSTER IN THE REAR KITCHEN BY EXIT DOOR. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR THE HOLE ON THE WALL STATED ABOVE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMP SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2065224

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 225 W RANDOLPH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING AT 40 F OR BELOW. FOUND 3 1/2 LBS OF CHOPPED CHICKEN AT 65 F ($25. VALUE) INSIDE OF A 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR WHICH WAS NOT PLUGGED IN AT INSPECTION TIME.MANAGER PLUGGED IN UNIT AND IT WAS WORKING PROPERLY MAINTAINING 40 F AND BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ABOVE STATED FOOD PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND ALL THREE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL 3 DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL THREE DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AT ALL TIMES WITHOUT ANY GAPS AND OPENINGS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND VARIOUS UNLABELED SAUCE BOTTLES SUCH AS OLIVE OIL, MAYO, AND DRESSING IN FRONT PREP AREA. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY METAL SURFACE UNDER THE MOP SINK AND RUSTY EXTERIOR CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/ REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN ABOVE STATED SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH GAPS LOCATED UNDER THE REAR HAND SINK IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ABOVE STATED FLOOR TILES AND GAPS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALL PATCHED UP WITH CARD BOARD AND TAPE COVERING HOLE AT WALL BEHIND DUMPSTER IN THE REAR KITCHEN BY EXIT DOOR. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR THE HOLE ON THE WALL STATED ABOVE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMP SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER SUCH AS CARDBOARD BOXES AND EMPTY PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR AROUND DUMPSTER BY EXIT DOOR IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD, DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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
1966559

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 225 W RANDOLPH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: UPON REINSPECTION,OBSERVED LAST,(NON-COMPLIANCE) REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT#1966231, NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VEIW. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010B

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLING FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,FOOD STORAGE CABINET ABOVE PREP COOLER,EXTERIOR OF OVENS,AND STAND,BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS,FOOD RACKS NEXT TO REAR HAND SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL DAMAGED,(HOLE) IN REAR BY DOOR BEHIND GARBAGE CAN.MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966231

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 225 W RANDOLPH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND FOODS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER THATS MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.3F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.F OR BELOW..MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.OF OR BELOW,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.APPROX 2-LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 46.4F,AND 1-LB OF PLAIN CREAM CHEESE AT 52.4F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER,APPROX 3-LBS COST APPROX $10.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLING FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,FOOD STORAGE CABINET ABOVE PREP COOLER,EXTERIOR OF OVENS,AND STAND,BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS,FOOD RACKS NEXT TO REAR HAND SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL DAMAGED,(HOLE) IN REAR BY DOOR BEHIND GARBAGE CAN.MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751719

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 225 W RANDOLPH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKET ON REAR DEEP FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL NOT CLEAN AT MOP SINK OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST INSTALL.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418809

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 225 W RANDOLPH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT WHICH WAS IMPROPERLY SET-UP WITHOUT ANY HOT WATER UNDER THE STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS HOLDING FOOD ITEMS. FOUND SAUSAGE PATTIES(110.5F), EGGS(120.4F) AND MARINARA SAUCE (120.1F) APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS. OF FOOD PRODUCT (APPROXIMATE VALUE $25.00) ABOVE STATED FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET-UP HOT HOLDING UNITS PROPERLY TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE. CDI.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: DURING INSPECTION DID NOT FIND THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. SUMMARY INSPECTION MUST ALWAYS BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. CDI.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST DECLUTTER AREA IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND MANY EMTPY CARD BOARD BOXES AT THE ABOVE STATED AREA.

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260 of 333 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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