PASS
Risk 1 (High)
POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC
(AKA: POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS)
2264 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60614
Restaurant
January 13, 2025
Canvass
License #1592156
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SINGLE DOOR REACH IN/PREP COOLERS TO NOT HAVE ANY THERMOMETERS PRESENT FOR MEASURING THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ONE IN EACH COOLER. MANAGER PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF MOP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE FAUCET OF MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF MOP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE FAUCET OF MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
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More Information
CDPH Food Protection