PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
January 22, 2018
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License #2099528
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #6
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES . UPON INSPECTION EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON PHONE. AFTER PHONE CALL DIDN'T WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUTTING GLOVES ON TO PREPARE SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS, CDI. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY BEFORE HANDLING FOOD,( IE, TALKING ON PHONE, HANDLING MONEY,TOUCHING THEIR FACE,ETC). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
Why This Matters
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Food Code Requirement
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Specific Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-301.11, 2-301.12, 2-301.14
Violation #6
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES . UPON INSPECTION EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON PHONE. AFTER PHONE CALL DIDN'T WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUTTING GLOVES ON TO PREPARE SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS, CDI. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY BEFORE HANDLING FOOD,( IE, TALKING ON PHONE, HANDLING MONEY,TOUCHING THEIR FACE,ETC). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
Why This Matters
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Food Code Requirement
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Specific Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-301.11, 2-301.12, 2-301.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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