Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626918
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 5304 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPTY BOXES AND CLUTTER IN THE RAEAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE EMPTY BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS TO ORGANIZE AREA.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST RENEW/COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615630
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 5304 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER IN THE PREP/SERVICE LINE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN REAR DISHWASHIING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615112
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 5304 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER IN THE PREP/SERVICE LINE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN REAR DISHWASHIING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592281
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 5304 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed torn and damaged gasket on standing cooler in basement. Instructed manager to replace with a tight sealing gasket.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Instructed to refinish or replace cutting boards with deep seams and stain infront prep area (on top of prep coolers)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed missing grout between tiles in the prep area next to the oven and ice cream freezer. Instructed manager to repair and maintain the floor to be easily cleanable.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in basement storage area.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571720
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 5304 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556291
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 5304 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PREP COOLERS SANDWICH PREP CUTTING BOARDS SURFACES STAINED/PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID, CUTTING BOARDS. CUTTING BOARDS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE BASEMENT FLOOR IS CLUTTERED ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS OR REMOVE ITEMS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOME CEILING TILES ARE STAINED IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE SAID UNCLEAN/STAINED CEILING TILES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509649
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 5304 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FRONT WOOD DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME.MUST REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: WASTE PIPE ABOVE FOOD SHELVES MUST BE ENCASED OR RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BASEMENT AREA
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR CAUSE
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GRIMES INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA AND UNDER THE SODA SELF SERVE DISPENSER IN DINING AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE MOP SINK STORAGE,STORAGE IS DARK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385684
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 5304 N CLARK ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311479
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 5304 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD RELATED ITEMS INCLUDING TO GO CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR OF SECTION OF BASEMENT NOT DESIGNED TO STORE FOOD. STORE ALL FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM COOLER UCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. MUCT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM COOLER.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243821
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 5304 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CABINETS FOR GARBAGE AND UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND MAINTAIN
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UCLEAN IN BASEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FREEZERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR OUTLET COVERS ON NORTH WALL IN CUSTOMER AREA.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104310
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 5304 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064376
Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 5304 N CLARK 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: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLLER BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID SHELVES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER WITH GRIMES AROUND THE BASE AND CORNERS OF THE UNIT.EXCESS ICE AND ICE CREAM INSIDE AT PANELS AND BOTTOM OF THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER,NEED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. WATER AT DIPPER WELL DIRTY FROM USED SCOOPS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILE AT REAR PREP DISH ROOM AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.EXCESS SLIME INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN/DRAIN PIPES UNDER THE SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM OTHER FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES. WATER ON FLOOR UNDER COOLER UNITS NORTH SITE, REROUTE DRAIN PIPES INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GRIME ON WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. METAL FLOOR TRAP COVER NOTED IN THE REAR PREP AREA HOWEVER, NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT ATTACHED TO FIRST FLOOR COVER. MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW EXISTENCE OF GREASE TRAP
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE,ALSO FOUL ODOR(SEWAGE GAS)THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,REPAIR CAUSE
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60640
321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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