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

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS 200 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO 60604 Restaurant
July 29, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2099528
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #14
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION (#18 LIVE INSECTS-FRUIT FLIES) STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 7-20-2016 REPORT #1946852. OBSERVED 24 LIVE INSECTS ON WALLS AND FLYING ON PREMISES.PEST CONTROL COMPANY CALLED NOW BY MANAGER DURING INSPECTION FOR SERVICE.MANAGER IN THE PROCESS TO MINIMIZE LIVE ACVITY DURING INSPECTION. VIOLATION ABATED.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #32
MAJOR
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
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.

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