POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER EXPOSED, WITH GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON GROUND IN CORRAL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE DUMPSTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA AT ALL TIMES.CITATION ISSUED,7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER OVERFLOWING AT DRAIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA WHEN WATER IN SINK IS RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030. DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS #33 INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AROUND RUBBER GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN,#35 FRONT DOOR BOTTOM THRESHOLD NOT TIGHT FITTING,#37 EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS NOT PROPERLY STORED NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #509373 DATED 10/17/2011 INSPECTOR#225. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.

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.