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Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc

April 14, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: FOUND THE FRONT REVOLVING DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF, 1/4" TO 1" GAP NOTED AT EACH DOOR SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING SO AS TO PREVENT ANY PESTS FROM ENTERING. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. ALSO, THE REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER HAS EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT COOLERS WITH OLD FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. THE KNIFE RACK IN THE REAR NEEDS CLEANING AND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE SHELVING IN THE FRONT CABINETS HAVE FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: FOUND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR LOOSE/STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 15, 2016: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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