POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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 APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS,CEILINGS,IN FLOOR DRAINS,CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND TRASH UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND EXCESSIVE LARVAE HANGING FROM DRAINLINE UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX.12 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN A CRACK AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP IN FRONT OF 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE LARVAE FROM DRAINS,EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND TRASH FROM FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/2/16.(SERIOUS 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON TOPSIDE OF SANDWICH AND SALAD PREP COOLERS,WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET TO ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR.

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 EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,OVEN STAND,DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE,GARBAGE CANS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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 FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,TRASH IN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COUNTER,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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 FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

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.