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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 100 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 100 209 S LA SALLE ST, CHICAGO 60604 Restaurant
March 24, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection License #1620704
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
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 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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
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.

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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