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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 102 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 102 (AKA: POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS) 5426-5428 S LAKE PARK AVE, CHICAGO 60615 Restaurant
November 4, 2015 License License #2431697
6
Total Violations
2
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EMERGENCY DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR ON REAR DOOR & DOOR CLOSURE ON SAME,WHEEL BROKEN ON FRONT ICE CREAM PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA NEXT TO MEAT SLICER.
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: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CAN OPENER,DIPPING WELL,ALL PREP COOLER,DOOR JAM OF SALAD & POP REACH IN COOLER & POP SLEEVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,BLENDER STATION,COUNTER TOPS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND SODA MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM OVER HEAD LIGHT FIXTURES AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,SODA MACHINE AREA,WALK IN COOLER,ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & TOILETROOMS,HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN TOILET & DINING AREAS,VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES & BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE FRONT WINDOW TRIM IN ADDITION DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRONT PREP AREA & HOOD.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRONT PREP AREA & HOOD.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

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