POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed chipped paint and rust stains on lip cover of grease trap, located underneath three-compartment sink in rear prep area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and maintain it all times.

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: Observed cracked floor tile along front counter area on dining room side. Informed manager that surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed food and debris behind grease trap on in rear prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed foot panel located at entrance floor in walk-in cooler broken, loose and in poor repair. Informed manager to repair said area. Maintain it all times.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed stained light shield in rear office area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed paper goods stored on floor, inside paper good closet located across from customer rest room area. Instructed manager to organize items and elevate items at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. Maintain at all times.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed paper goods stored on floor, inside paper good closet located across from customer rest room area. Instructed manager to organize items and elevate items at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. Maintain at all times.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.