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
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629085
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 211 W Wacker DR
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT MEN'S RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR.
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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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600817
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 211 W Wacker DR
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Mops, brooms and dust pans not stored properly, wet mops sitting in bucket. Instructed to store properly
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Ceiling light fixture missing a shield at main kitchen area, instructed to provide.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579487
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 211 W Wacker DR
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. EMPLOYEES WERE PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED ONE HANDSINK AND TOILET STALL IN THE LOWER LEVEL EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM THAT NEEDS REPAIRED. THE FACILITY HAS TWO ADDITIONAL WORKING STALLS AND HANDSINK TO UTILIZE, ALONG WITH ANOTHER TOILET ROOM UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING PANELS TILES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562875
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 211 W Wacker DR
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TURKEY) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER 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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534322
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 211 W Wacker DR
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING THERMPMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456298
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 211 W Wacker DR
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A LEAK AND FAUCET TO BE LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE ASSEMBLY LINE TO HAVE A SLOW DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268421
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 211 W Wacker DR
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL LEAKING IN PREP KITCHEN NEAR COFFEE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (FAUCET & KNOBS) LEAKING FAUCET DOES NOT TURN ON AND OFF WITHOUT MIDDLE PRESSURE VALVE ON/ACTIVE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS AND HOOD THROUGHOUT OUT KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169405
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 211 W Wacker DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS INSIDE FURNACE/ STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS DUSTY IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET LEAKY AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071981
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 211 W Wacker DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE DRAIN LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071584
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 211 W Wacker DR
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: OBSERVED SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE DRAIN LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950286
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 211 W Wacker DR
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: PREP COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.APPROX 4LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 61.7F,CHOPPED EGGS AT 50.8F, 18 LBS OF ASSORTED DELI MEATS AT 51.8F,45F.ALSO APPROX 72 LBS OF OVEN ROASTED TURKEY BREAST AT 44.7F,46.4F,44.7F,AND 27 LBS OF HAM AT 45.1F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOODS REMOVED FROM COOLERS AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER APPROX COST 125 LBS/$300.00/-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STORAGE SUPPLY EQIPMENT FOR STORE STORED ON FLOOS IN HEATER CLOSET.MUST PROBALY ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6- INCHES.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO ONLINE TRAINING FOOD CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578899
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS · 211 W Wacker DR
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES NOT PRACTICING GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES:- EMPLOYEES WHILE PREPPING AT THE PREP LINE AND WEARING GLOVES WENT TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND OPENED THE COOLER IN AND OUT WITH GLOVES ON, WENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND TOOK SOME EQUIPMENT, THEN CAME BACK TO THE PREP LINE AND CONTINUED PREPPING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WITH OUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES WHEN THEY MOVE FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010
9
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS OF ESTABLISHMENT FOLLOWING THE CITY CODE:- WATER TEMPERATURES AT ALL SINKS WERE AS FOLLOWS:- HAND WASH SINK BY DRIVERS ASSEMBLE ROOM 81.2F, PREP AREA 82.4F, HAND WASH SINK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 82.2F AND HAND WASH SINK AT THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM 79.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ENGINEER FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DUSTY CEILING AND WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILINGS AND WALL, REPAINT TILES AND/OR REPLACE BATHROOM CEILING TILES.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60606
260 of 333 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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