POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. -

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: - OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS (SUGAR, OIL, ETC) STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE. -

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 40 FRUIT FRIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASH/STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: - OBSERVED DIRTY RAGS STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND STORE RAGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA THAT IS IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION AND AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRTY WATER AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ENCRUSTED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS. -

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN. -

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASH/STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, AND MAINTAIN PREMISE. -

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH, AND STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COUNTERS, SHELVING, SINKS, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH, AND STANDING WATER, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS. -

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED THE MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS, AND BUCKETS STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED THE MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS, AND BUCKETS STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.