POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. UNABLE TO DRAIN UNLESS RELEASING WATER AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND BE ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR CHEST PANEL OF FREEZER IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION AND ALSO EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR LID (TAPE PROHIBITED) AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND 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.