POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN -WOMAN/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT 116.2F, 1LB OF MINESTRONE/VEGETABLE SOUP, $4.00 112.3F, 1LB EGG PATTIES, $0.45 111F, 8OZ, SAUSAGE PATTIES, $0.35 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2LBS, 8OZ, AT A TOTAL OF $4.80 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED WHOLE MILK/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD, STORED IN FRONT DAIRY COOLERS, WITH OTHER FOODS, PAST EXPIRATION/APPROPRIATELY MARKED DATE OF JANUARY 4, 2019. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHALL BE DISCARDED IF DATE APPROPRIATELY MARKED ON CONTAINER/FOOD PRODUCT EXCEEDS EXPIRATION/USE BY DATE AND/OR SEPARATED IN DESIGNATED STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARDED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WHICH EXCEEDS APPROPRIATELY MARKED DATE ON CONTAINER WITH EXPIRATION/USE BY DATE AND/OR SEPARATED AND STORE IN DESIGNATED STORAGE AREAS FOR SAID FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 8LBS, $1.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.