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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS (AKA: POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP) 5304 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60640 Restaurant
January 31, 2013 Canvass License #2043447
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
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: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE CARDBOARD BOXES OFF BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CRATES, MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER (FRONT PREP LINE AT END). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS 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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTIALTION COVER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION COVER.
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: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTIALTION COVER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION COVER.
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
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections