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

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND SMALL TWO DOOR PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED,RIGHT DOOR NOT ABLE TO CLOSE TIGHT FITTED TO UNIT,INTERIOR AIR TEMP OF 49.F TO 50.F. UNIT IN QUESTION IS LOCATED BY THE SANDWICHES OVEN BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (SHREDDED LETTUCE) WAS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR AND UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE SMALL PREP COOLER SHREDDED LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 47.7F; 48.9F; AND 49.5F.SAID FOOD ITEMS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POUNDS 7.5,VALUE 6.36. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED LETTUCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLLER BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID SHELVES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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: INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER WITH GRIMES AROUND THE BASE AND CORNERS OF THE UNIT.EXCESS ICE AND ICE CREAM INSIDE AT PANELS AND BOTTOM OF THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER,NEED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. WATER AT DIPPER WELL DIRTY FROM USED SCOOPS,CLEAN AND 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: MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILE AT REAR PREP DISH ROOM AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.EXCESS SLIME INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN/DRAIN PIPES UNDER THE SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM OTHER FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES. WATER ON FLOOR UNDER COOLER UNITS NORTH SITE, REROUTE DRAIN PIPES INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

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: GRIME ON WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO CLEAN AND 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. METAL FLOOR TRAP COVER NOTED IN THE REAR PREP AREA HOWEVER, NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT ATTACHED TO FIRST FLOOR COVER. MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW EXISTENCE OF GREASE TRAP

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 INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. METAL FLOOR TRAP COVER NOTED IN THE REAR PREP AREA HOWEVER, NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT ATTACHED TO FIRST FLOOR COVER. MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW EXISTENCE OF GREASE TRAP

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.