POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 114 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED. FRONT ENTRY DUAL DOORS HAS 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING IN CENTER NEAR BOTTOM OF WHERE DOORS MEET. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. ALSO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT PROVIDED OR MAINTAINED FOR ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED OEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES AND PROVIDE LOGBOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

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: WALLS AND CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN ADJACENT REAR ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING IN ADJACENT ROOM AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM.

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: WALLS AND CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN ADJACENT REAR ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING IN ADJACENT ROOM AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM.

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.