FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
July 5, 2019
Complaint
License #1543419
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on July 5, 2019. The inspection type was "Complaint" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 1 violation during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12(A) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING (EQUIPMENT) REQUIREMENTS; THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY (SLOW DRAINING), OBSERVED STANDING(ODOR DIRTY) WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT(BASIN) BACKUP INSIDE ANOTHER COMPARTMENT(BASIN) WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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