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POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP

6464 N SHERIDAN RD · Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642680

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 6464 N SHERIDAN RD

Recorded violations

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF POTBELLY FOOD HANDLER TRAINING WHICH HAS BEEN APPROVED BY IDPH.

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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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631837

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 6464 N SHERIDAN RD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611589

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 6464 N SHERIDAN RD

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESS STICKY SUBSTANCE AT SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE BY THE NOZZLES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR BROKED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET OF MOP SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE SYRUP FROM FLOOR INSIDE THE CABINET OF ICE MACHINE AND SODE DISPENSER IN SERVING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE DOOR IN PREP AREA.REPLACE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593808

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 6464 N SHERIDAN RD

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, LOOSE CARBROARD, AND EMPTY BOXES BENEATH SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELF AS WELL AS UNDER THE STANDING TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEBRIS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573532

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 6464 N SHERIDAN RD

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL REACH IN COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS INSIDE ON COOKING LINE. MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE INTERAL THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563206

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 6464 N SHERIDAN RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS NOT PRESENT ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED (TURKEY DELI MEATS) AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A PERSON THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT GENDER RESTROOMS, AND HANDWASHING SINKS ARE USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.-- PROVIDED HAND WASHING SIGN ON SITE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: THERMOMETERS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN PREP-LINE COOLERS NEAR THE FRONT DESSERT AREA. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ALL GENDER RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING TILES NEAR VENT IN THE BACK PREPARATION/STORAGE AREA ARE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE PERSON THAT HOLDS THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HOLD A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2485111

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 6464 N SHERIDAN RD

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
2359875

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 6464 N SHERIDAN RD

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268716

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 6464 N SHERIDAN RD

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED MINERAL BUILD-UP AT GRAY PANEL OF ICE MACHINE(SELF SERVE)IN DINING AREA,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES(WHITE DRESSING) WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MILK/BREAD CRATES USED FOR SHELVES REMOVE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES FOR HOUSEKEEPING PURPOSE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSIDE REFUSAL STORAGE NOT MAINTAIN,EXCESS DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE/RECYCLE CONTAINERS:PAPERS,GLOVES,FOOD ETC,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER(BROWN BAGS FILLED WITH PAPER,BOXES,SODA BOXES, ETC. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN REAR PREP ROOM WITH BLACK DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169251

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 6464 N SHERIDAN RD

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: OBSERVED DOOR BROKEN TO SEPARATE PATRONS AREA FROM FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REPLACE DOOR TO FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR PREP ROOM WITH BLACK DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING, VENTS, AND LIGHTS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT BULB ABOVE HOOD. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETER MISSING FROM SMALL REFRIGERATOR ACCROSS FROM CONVEYER OVEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1956000

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 6464 N SHERIDAN RD

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: SODA NOZZLES AT SODA DISPENSER STICKEY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NOZZLES REGULARLY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSER CABINET DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED INTERIOR OF HOOD OVER SANDWICH CONVEYOR OVEN GREASY AND DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOT HOOD.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2051204

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP · 6464 N SHERIDAN RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED HOTEL PANS NOT PROERLY STORED(INVERTED) AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AFTER SANITIZING.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH ICE CREAM ON BOTTOM OF FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN ICE CREAM FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING PANELS DIRTY AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT LINE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

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177 of 236 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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