POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS
545 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661
Inspection History
Feb 7, 2024 Inspection
February 7, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hot running water at front prep area and both restroom hand wash sinks, water temp at 66f. Instructed manager to provide ...
Apr 27, 2023 Inspection
April 27, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH OF MILK AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS IN THE BOTTOM DESSERT COOLER AND BOTTOM SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)
Apr 15, 2022 Inspection
April 15, 2022• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE...(+3 more)
Jul 15, 2021 Inspection
July 15, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH CONDENSATION AND ICE CREAM RESIDUE/SPILLAGE ON BOTTOM RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINT...(+1 more)
May 20, 2020 Inspection
May 20, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)
Mar 8, 2019 Inspection
March 8, 2019• Canvass• 8 violations
Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES...(+7 more)
Jan 24, 2018 Inspection
January 24, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed chipped paint and rust stains on lip cover of grease trap, located underneath three-compartmen...(+4 more)
Jun 7, 2017 Inspection
June 7, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found excessive accumulation of ice build up on inside of chest freezer in rear of prep area. Must remo...(+1 more)
Jun 6, 2017 Inspection
June 6, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Found 2 prep coolers unable to maintain proper temperature of 40F or less. Found ambient air temperature of prep cooler 2nd from the left @ 49....(+3 more)
Mar 16, 2016 Inspection
March 16, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROST BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)
Mar 14, 2016 Inspection
March 14, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: THE 4TH PREP TOP COOLER WAS OBSERVED TO BE HOLDING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT ...(+3 more)
Mar 5, 2015 Inspection
March 5, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES.(+2 more)
Mar 3, 2015 Inspection
March 3, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES.(+2 more)
Feb 20, 2015 Inspection
February 20, 2015• Canvass• 6 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED A SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPE...(+5 more)
Aug 1, 2014 Inspection
August 1, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.(+3 more)
May 14, 2013 Inspection
May 14, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPIL...(+1 more)
May 21, 2012 Inspection
May 21, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AT MAIN SANDWICH PREP LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI...(+1 more)
Oct 26, 2011 Inspection
October 26, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 32. 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, an...(+2 more)
Jan 5, 2011 Inspection
January 5, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 32. 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, an...(+3 more)
Jun 15, 2010 Inspection
June 15, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 33. 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 cl...(+2 more)
Health Department Contact
Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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