POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC
150 S WACKER DR, CHICAGO, IL 60606
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2023 Inspection
October 2, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR(S). MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO P...(+2 more)
Dec 13, 2022 Inspection
December 13, 2022• Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFET...(+2 more)
Sep 27, 2022 Inspection
September 27, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN 2 OUT 2 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBA...(+1 more)
Sep 22, 2022 Inspection
September 22, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX 30 - 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP, REAR FOOD PRED, UTILITY SINK AND TOWEL STORAGE CABINET. REC...(+2 more)
Sep 19, 2022 Inspection
September 19, 2022• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 92F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY...(+3 more)
Mar 17, 2020 Inspection
March 17, 2020• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)
Oct 16, 2019 Inspection
October 16, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WI...(+4 more)
Oct 9, 2019 Inspection
October 9, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations
Violation: 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED,POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS.OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND CUTTING DELI MEAT AND WIPED HANDS ON DIRTY...(+6 more)
Jul 5, 2019 Inspection
July 5, 2019• Complaint• 1 violation
Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12(A) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING (EQUIPMENT) REQUIREMENTS; THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP KITCHEN IN DISR...
Feb 28, 2018 Inspection
February 28, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE PALLETS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.(+2 more)
Sep 8, 2017 Inspection
September 8, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO...
Sep 1, 2017 Inspection
September 1, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS, CEI...(+3 more)
Nov 8, 2016 Inspection
November 8, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH-OUT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS NEED ...(+1 more)
Oct 26, 2016 Inspection
October 26, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER BEHIND CASHIER WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.9F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW....(+4 more)
May 13, 2016 Inspection
May 13, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR, AND HANDLES,INTERIOR OF A...(+2 more)
Aug 20, 2015 Inspection
August 20, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SINKS.(+2 more)
Aug 11, 2015 Inspection
August 11, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED THREE SMALL PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED THE FIRST...(+4 more)
Jul 10, 2014 Inspection
July 10, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE UNDER AND AROUND SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE MACHINE AT COUNTER IN FRONT. MUST CLEAN.(+4 more)
Jul 30, 2013 Inspection
July 30, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE COOLER IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS.(+2 more)
Nov 5, 2012 Inspection
November 5, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ICE BOX FREEZER INTERIOR LINING LID LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA.(+2 more)
Sep 22, 2011 Inspection
September 22, 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)
Aug 11, 2010 Inspection
August 11, 2010• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...
Aug 4, 2010 Inspection
August 4, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection ...(+1 more)
Health Department Contact
Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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