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Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc

May 16, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
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 40 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, STORAGE RACKS AND BOXED IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND 15 ON THE WALLS/CEILING IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST KEEP A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA, THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH THICK FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: THE WALLS, VENTS,PIPES/CONDUITS AND CEILING TILES HAS FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP IN THE REAR/FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 19, 2016: 3 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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.