POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPACKAGED COOKIES BROWNIES AND DESSERT ITEMS NEED TO BE LABELED WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE AND NAME OF PRODUCT AND INGREDIENT LIST. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LID TO REACH IN SALAD COLD HOLD UNIT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN SANITARY CONDITION.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN SANITARY CONDITION.

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.