POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 100 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE REGISTER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 47.3F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLER WAS STILL WITHIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE AND MOVED TO ANOTHER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACE. FRONT REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND LOWER SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH OLD FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH FOOD, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH FOOD, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.