FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 22, 2022
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #1543419
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX 30 - 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP, REAR FOOD PRED, UTILITY SINK AND TOWEL STORAGE CABINET. RECOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #53
MAJOR
Violation Details
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN 2 OUT 2 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECETABLE FOR ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.
Why This Matters
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-302.11
Violation #53
MAJOR
Violation Details
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN 2 OUT 2 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECETABLE FOR ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.
Why This Matters
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-302.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection