POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1609248 12/31/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-OBSERVED LID TO REACH IN SALAD COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#33-OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-OBSERVED FLOOR VERY UNCLEAN UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#40-OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS.MUST PROVIDE.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED EXTERIOR SIDE OF STORAGE CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HAND SINK.

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: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FORM ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVES AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,POP SLEEVES,CART UNDER CONVEYOR OVEN,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE,SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER NEXT TO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA..MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION UNITS AND VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK,HOLE IN UPPER WALL BEHIND DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND NEAR CHIP STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULK ABOVE DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

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.