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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS (AKA: POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP) 5961 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60659 Restaurant
February 10, 2025 Canvass License #2262715
3
Total Violations
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: SOME PREP AREA SANDWICH PREP COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME PREP AREA SANDWICH REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME PREP AREA SANDWICH REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections