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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUD FOODS (TURKEY, ROAST BEEF) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 5 LBS OF PORK AT 58.1F, AND 20 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 55.3F. TOTALING $100. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE ONE DOOR PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE SLOT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY ICE MAKER AND CLEAN ICE MACHINE SLOT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND BY THE ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS BY THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE 1 COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE DIPPER WELL BY THE ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE DIPPER WELL BY THE ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.