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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC (AKA: POTBELLY) 1422 W WEBSTER AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
April 18, 2022 Canvass License #68702
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND CHEST FREEZER DUE TO THE EXTERIOR LID SURFACE BEING USED FOR THE PREP TABLE. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR RELOCATE SAID UNIT AWAY FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DRAINPIPE FROM SELF SEVER SODA MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAIN, WATER IS SPILLED ONTO FLOOR FORMING A PUDDLE OF WATER.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS MUST BE CLEANED FROM GRIMES.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS MUST BE CLEANED FROM GRIMES.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

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