POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN COOLER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOT WATER HANDLE ON 1-COMP SINK IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR(NOT WORKING).MUST REPAIR.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 10-26-15 ON REPORT# 1583458 NOT CORRECTED. IMPROPER GARBAGE HANDLING NOTED DURING INVESTIGATION. INTERIOR OF GARBAGE DUMPSTER LOCATED BY THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUID WASTE FOUND INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE AS WELL AS TRASH AND BOXES FOUND ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA. ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND KEPT CLEAN. NON COMPLIANT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: IMPROPER GARBAGE HANDLING NOTED DURING INVESTIGATION. GARBAGE AREA LOCATED BY THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, TRASH AND BOXES FOUND ON FLOOR AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE SAME AREA. ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND KEPT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE OF BOTH OVENS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ALL SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS, UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER BY THE COMPUTER AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE DISPENSOR AT THE DRINK FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 40 SMALL FLIES THRU OUT FACILITY; 20 IN THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND 10 IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND WASHROOM AREA. OBSERVED A FRESH RAT DROPPING LOCATED ON A RAT TRAP BY THE REAR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE IN 4 PLASTIC BAGS ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR. FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE AN OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID TO DISPOSE OF GARBAGE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE OF BOTH OVENS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ALL SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS, UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS OVER OVENS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER BY THE COMPUTER AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN CEILING/LIGHT PANELS AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY OF DUST BUILD-UP.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR AND BEHIND SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS (FRUIT AND DRAIN FLIES) ON WALL AT CEILING, SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN CEILING/LIGHT PANELS AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY OF DUST BUILD-UP.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR AND BEHIND SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: DELI MEAT SLICER, MILK SHAKE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE RACK/SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUNG AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM BOX FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTERPROOF BULD AT THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE VENT EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET.

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. FLOOR DRAIN COVERS LOOSE AT SANDWICH PREP LINE AND BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG SANDWICH PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR/INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.

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. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND SUMP PUMP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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 EXTEND THE SNEEZEGUARD TO COVER ENTIRE HOT FOOD STATION OR MOVE HOT-HOLDING UNIT AWAY FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE. ANY CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED, TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR WALL/FLOOR & LEDGES OF MOST SMALL COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT OR DUST BUILD-UP, INCLUDING GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS.

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. FLOORS UNDER SODA DISPENSER & ALONG WALLBASES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN-DUE TO DEBRIS/CLUTTER.

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. ANY HOLES AROUND PIPES/CONDUITS ON WALLS OR CEILING IN DISHROOM MUST BE SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.