Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636110
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 924 W BELMONT AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERSIN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.18: **C** Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED UNDER BEVERAGE/SODA STATION AND DINING ROOM AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11: **C** Mechanical- Ventilation OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AND IN TOILET ROOMS VENTILATION VENTS ENCRUSTED WITH DUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375864
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 924 W BELMONT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BLUE CHEESE, SALADS,DICED ONIONS AND EGGS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED DICED ONIONS,EGGS AT 53.3, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AT 53.0F,MEATBALLS AT 110.0F ETC. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $40.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: The Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in right side of three(3) compartment sink, water coming up middle of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARD AT FOOD PREP TABLE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION KNOZZLES,INTERIORS OF FOOD PREP COOLERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE OVENS,VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER MUST BE VISIBLE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER THAT WAS TAGGED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092241
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 924 W BELMONT 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 PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT CABINETS IN FRONT DINING AREA.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198381
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 924 W BELMONT AVE
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: INTERIOR LID OF REAR BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198360
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 924 W BELMONT AVE
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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS TUNA SALAD IN FRONT PREP COOLER AT 47.2F. ESTABLISHMENTS TEMPERATURE LOGS RECORDED A READING OF 48F. MANAGEMENT STATES TUNA SALAD HAD NOT BEEN COOLED PROPERLY TO 40F OR BELOW. FOUND OTHER DELI MEAT TEMPERATURES IN SAME COOLER AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF COOLER AT 41F. TUNA DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF COOLING FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE IN MENS WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. AT FRONT ICE CREAM PREP STATION AND ICE CREAM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. UNDER SHELVING IN FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT PREP. ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, DINING ROOM AND IN MENS WASHROOM. IN REAR PREP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR DRAIN FLIES TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL IN FLOOR DRAINS AND ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, DINING ROOM AND REAR PREP, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR LID OF REAR BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
67781
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 924 W BELMONT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60657
426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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