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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS (AKA: POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP) 5304 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60640 Restaurant
March 25, 2014 Canvass License #2043447
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #10
CRITICAL
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
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
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.
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 #33
MAJOR
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.
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.

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