⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC

(Also Known As: POTBELLY SANDWICHES)

1625 N DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Deli

📍 Neighborhood: Logan Square

License #: 1474562

18
Total Inspections
12
Passed
3
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 9, 2023 Inspection

June 9, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAPS AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 4, 2022 Inspection

April 4, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND BUILDUP CRUST AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE SANDWICH OVEN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 6, 2021 Inspection

January 6, 2021• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2020 Inspection

January 24, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, BOXES OF STOCK AND CABINETS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL ...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 3, 2019 Inspection

May 3, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST ...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 26, 2019 Inspection

April 26, 2019• Complaint• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FO...(+11 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 26, 2018 Inspection

July 26, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APP...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 16, 2017 Inspection

October 16, 2017• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA BEING USED TO STORED DIRTY FOOD CONTAINERS AND LID OF THE CONTAI...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 5, 2016 Inspection

January 5, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEA...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 21, 2015 Inspection

January 21, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TOPS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 15, 2014 Inspection

August 15, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTA...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2013 Inspection

October 17, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO MUST DEFROST REAR FREEZER.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2012 Inspection

January 9, 2012• 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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 23, 2011 Inspection

August 23, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 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...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 15, 2011 Inspection

August 15, 2011• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially h...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 8, 2010 Inspection

September 8, 2010• Complaint• 5 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...(+4 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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