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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 114 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 114 4709 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Restaurant
October 5, 2016 Canvass License #1678622
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/BOXES AT REAR PREP AREA AND 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR SWEEPS AND ELIMINATE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON REAR PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON REAR PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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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