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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS 303 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO 60606 Restaurant
April 24, 2015 Canvass License #56213
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR PANELS AT ALL CORNERS OF THE REACH-IN TOP COOLER DOORS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FROST/ICE BUILD-UP AT THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP 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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE AT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DOOR ACROSS FROM THE COUNTER SERVICE AREA WHERE THE PICKLES IN A JAR ARE BEING STORED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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: MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL JUST ABOVE THE FLOOR (CEILING TO FLOOR WINDOW) IN FRONT OF AND ACROSS FROM THE COUNTER SERVICE AREA WHERE THE PICKLES IN A JAR ARE BEING STORED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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