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 FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/2" GAPS AT LOWER CORNERS OF THE DOOR, FRAME APPEARS TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR FRAME AND INSTALL A PROPER THRESHOLD AROUND LOWER CORNERS AND BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 DEFROST SMALL ICE CREAM DEEP FREEZER AND WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR, ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. MUST REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO 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: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN ALL PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND IN STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT.INSTRUCTED TO 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BELOW THE COMPUTER STATION IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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 WALL ABOVE THE SHAKE CONDIMENTS, DUST PRESENT. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTALL WORKING LIGHT IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTALL WORKING LIGHT IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.