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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC (AKA: POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS) 1459 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO 60607 Restaurant
September 4, 2015 Canvass License #1543762
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN, INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH COUNTER NEAR FAX MACHINE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND WINDOW LEDGES IN FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA, INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE ON SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING MACHINE, AND POP RESIDUE ON POP LINE(S) IN BASEMENT.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTTHROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT( DEBRIS, DIRT, DIRTY MOP WATER, AND FOOD CRUMBS).
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR HOLE IN WALL ABOVE STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT. CHIPPING PAINT NOTICED ON ALL WALLS THROUGHT REAR SECTION OF PREMISES(ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER, IN AREA LEADING INTO BASEMENT, IN REAR FOOD AND DISHWASHING PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS WHICH MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN, PAINT, OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM HOOD ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR HOLE IN WALL ABOVE STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT. CHIPPING PAINT NOTICED ON ALL WALLS THROUGHT REAR SECTION OF PREMISES(ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER, IN AREA LEADING INTO BASEMENT, IN REAR FOOD AND DISHWASHING PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS WHICH MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN, PAINT, OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM HOOD ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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