POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRON DINING AREA. MUST 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: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING ABOVE DINING AREA AND WALLS ABOVE FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS. MUST 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT ON VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT ON VENTILATION HOOD AND 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: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT ON VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT ON VENTILATION HOOD AND 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.