POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN COOLERS ON PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMTERS IN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. THERMOMETERS MUST BE EASY TO LOCATE AND CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN GARBAGE BAGS TIED FROM DOOR HANDLE TO HOT WATER HEATER PVC PIPE TO PROP DOOR OPEN. GARBAGE BAGS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR THIS PURPOSE AND ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WEST WALL OF SUPPLY CLOSET NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE WALL SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INCLUDING HANDLES NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLS. 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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AROUND MOP SINK AND HOT WATER HEATER ON FLOOR. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. DRAIN FROM HOT WATER HEATER IS NOT LINING UP TO FLOOR DRAIN. MAKE SURE DRAIN LINES UP TO FLOOR DRAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS ON PREP LINE UNCLEAN WITH GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL COOLERS NEED TO BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.

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 ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BROOMS, DUSTPANS, AND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND PILED UP AROUND HOT WATER HEATER CREATING CLUTTER. HANG ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AND STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES PROPERLY. OBSERVED SUPPLY CLOSET WITH CLUTTER AND PERSONAL ITEMS INCLUDING SHOES, PURSES, AND COATS IMPROPERLY STORED AMONGST FOOD RELATED ITEMS. STORE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY AWAY FROM FOOD RELATED ITEMS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN SUPPLY CLOSET TO DECREASE CLUTTER.

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 ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BROOMS, DUSTPANS, AND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND PILED UP AROUND HOT WATER HEATER CREATING CLUTTER. HANG ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AND STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES PROPERLY. OBSERVED SUPPLY CLOSET WITH CLUTTER AND PERSONAL ITEMS INCLUDING SHOES, PURSES, AND COATS IMPROPERLY STORED AMONGST FOOD RELATED ITEMS. STORE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY AWAY FROM FOOD RELATED ITEMS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN SUPPLY CLOSET TO DECREASE CLUTTER.

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.