POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR DRAWER REACH IN/PREP COOLER AT BEGINNING OF SANDWICH PREP LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS ON THE INTERIOR SHELVES/COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERNAL COMPARTMENTS OF SLIDING REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

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: OBSERVED TOILET HANDLE TO BE LEAKING WATER ONTO FLOOR WHEN USED TO FLUSH/PRESS DOWN IN THE RIGHT HAND SIDE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE TOILET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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: OBSERVED NO COVERERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LEFT HAND SIDE UNISEX BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH IN UNISEX BATHROOM.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, CRUMBS, AND PLASTIC/CARDBOARD TRASH. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BELOW 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD UP AS WELL AS FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SLIME BUILD UP.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, CRUMBS, AND PLASTIC/CARDBOARD TRASH. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BELOW 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD UP AS WELL AS FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SLIME BUILD UP.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.