POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT SMOOTHIE STATION MAKING A SMOOTHIE WITH BARE HANDS,HANDLING NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT FROM DIRTY HANDLES OF UNIT TO PUT BLENDER AT SINK(MOVING FROM ONE TASK TO THE OTHER),WITHOUT HAND WASHING,GLOVED HER HANDS AND PICKED-UP A RTE SANDWICH ROLLED ON PAPER TO GIVE A CUSTOMER. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVES PROCEDURE TO MANAGER,WHICH HE DISCARDED SANDWICH AND CORRECTED ISSUED OF HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: WE, MANAGER AND I, OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT DISPENSER INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED AT SAID WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), 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 & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: VENT WHITE HOSE INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SAID HOSE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE ALL SMALL REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPILLAGE,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-17-19,REPORT #2252684. UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-17-19,REPORT #2252684. UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.