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POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP 1560 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO 60610 Restaurant
June 5, 2014 License Re-Inspection License #2333092
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #9
CRITICAL
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT IN PROCESS OF REPLACING THE HOT WATER HEATER. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.
Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.
Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES AND CLEAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINBOARDS.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CONSTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CONSTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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