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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 OBSERVED REAR DISH WASHING/FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A CONTAINER INSIDE THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS BY STORING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE BASIN, HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT PROPERLY WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT AND MANAGER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD.. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS BEHIND THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-302.11 OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER IN ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TOILET PAPER IN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. BUILDING MAINTANENCE PROVIDED TOILET PAPER IN SAID TOILET ROOM DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-302.11 OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER IN ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TOILET PAPER IN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. BUILDING MAINTANENCE PROVIDED TOILET PAPER IN SAID TOILET ROOM DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

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.