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

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS INCLUDING DELI MEAT ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR/COLD HOLD UNIT ON PREPARATION LINE NOT MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS. NO TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS WERE FOUND INSIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ON PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS 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.

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.

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 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.