PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
March 25, 2014
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License #2043447
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: SEWAGE WASTEWATER IS BACKING UP VIA FLOOR DRAINS ONTO FLOOR IN DISH ROOM/REAR PREP AREA. FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE CLOGGED,BASSINETS AREA FULL WITH WASTE WATER,GREASE,FOOD ETC. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS OR FAUCETS ARE TURNED ON WASTEWATER SPILLS ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CAUSE OF THE SEWAGE ISSUE AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PLUMBER ON PREMISES,ABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. FLOOR DRAINS ARE UNCLOGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ICE SHUTTER DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE WITH A PINK MINERAL BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ICE SHUTTER DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE WITH A PINK MINERAL BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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