POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 69.7F AT WASHBOWL IN RESTROOM IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST HAVE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWL/ HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BACK PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SEHLVING, UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE HALLWAY, BEHIND TRASH CANS ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA, ON FLOOR NEXT TO FOUNTAIN BEVERAGE MACHINE. ALSO FOUND 2 LIVE LARGE BLACK FLIES FLYING IN FRONT PREP AND DISH AREA. FOUND 2 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON SEASONING CONTAINERS BY MEAT SLICER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. ADVISE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4-1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS OR BEARD RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED INSIDE BLENDER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHILE NOT IN USE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND PAN NOT INVERTED ON SHELF ABOVE DELI SLICER. MUST INVERT AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER, AND CONVEYER BELT OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND SHELF UNDER CONVEYER BELT OVEN, COUNTER AND INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER FOUNTAIN BEVERAGE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY EXTERIOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASY CLEANABILITY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH AREA. FOUND TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED UNDER FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE OBSERVED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE OVEN TO REMOVE DUST IN VENT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL NEWLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL ABOVE SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERITIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 57.2F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL ABOVE SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERITIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT 3-COMP SINK UNDER SANITIZING COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AREA AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OF TRASH AND LITTER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT REAR.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, WITH SIGNATURES FROM ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN LARGE GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA (NEAR OVEN). MUST REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA, ACROSS FROM OVEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON SITE WHILE TCS (TIME/TEMP CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY) FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED, SUCH AS PULLED PORK, CHICKEN, SLICED DELI MEATS, CHICKEN SALAD, SOUPS, ETC. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, WITH SIGNATURES FROM ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL, BLACK FLIES ON WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK, IN FRONT PREP, THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN LADIES'/MENS' RESTROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE (UPPER PORTION) IN WALL OF UTILITY SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR AND KEEP AREA CLEAN AND DRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN LARGE GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA (NEAR OVEN). MUST REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA, ACROSS FROM OVEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZERS, PREP COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING STOPPER UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DICARD ALL BROKEN OR CRACKED MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND SINKS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER SINKS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EMERGENCY DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR ON REAR DOOR & DOOR CLOSURE ON SAME,WHEEL BROKEN ON FRONT ICE CREAM PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA NEXT TO MEAT SLICER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CAN OPENER,DIPPING WELL,ALL PREP COOLER,DOOR JAM OF SALAD & POP REACH IN COOLER & POP SLEEVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,BLENDER STATION,COUNTER TOPS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND SODA MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM OVER HEAD LIGHT FIXTURES AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,SODA MACHINE AREA,WALK IN COOLER,ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & TOILETROOMS,HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN TOILET & DINING AREAS,VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES & BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE FRONT WINDOW TRIM IN ADDITION DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRONT PREP AREA & HOOD.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WET MOPS ON HOOKS TO DRY PROPERLY.