POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE BEING USED, 0 PPM QUATENARY AND 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANTIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAR WATER LEAKING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LEAKING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. SEROIUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSEREVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE AT REAR PREP AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSEREVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE AT REAR PREP AREA.

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.