POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER NOT ON,STILL SETTING UP. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

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,FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GAP AT BOTTOM /BETWEEN DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: NO CITATIONS ISSUED,NOT OPERATING. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK/SERVICE PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER/NOR THE NAME OF THE COMPANY, PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE ON CEILING ABOVE THE JUICE BOXES BEHIND THE DOOR OF REAR PREP AREA,NEED TO BE SEALED,SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OVENS NOT INSTALLED AT PRESENT TIME,INSTRUCTED THAT VENTILATION/HOOD BE PROVIDED ABOVE UNITS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT UNDER THE SINKS OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION IF ONE IS PROVIDED ON PREMISES.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE POP DISPENSER AT SELF SERVE AREA.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE POP DISPENSER AT SELF SERVE AREA.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.