POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLER. APPROX 2LBS OF HUMMUS AT 48.4F,1LB OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 46.7F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. APPROX 4LBS OF FOOD COST ,APPROX $20.00 FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.23 LIVE INSECTS,(FRUIT FLIES) ON WALLS AND FLYING IN AREA LOCATED IN REAR BY WASHROOMS AND SMALL DINING AREA FOR CUSTOMERS NEAR WASHROOMS. ALSO 12 LIVE INSECTS IN DISHWASHING AREA,AND 3 ON WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA .MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE .SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED IN A PLACE THATS EASILY VISIBLE TO ALL PATRONS.ALSO NONE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS NEXT TO TOASTER MACHINE LIDS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE RIGHT SIDE INTERIOR AREA .MUST REPAIR.

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 ,EXTERIOR OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN AND FOOD CART INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ,EXTERIOR OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN AND FOOD CART INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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.