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Potbelly Sandwich Works

December 13, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA POP CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD & DRY GOODS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD, DRY GOODS, AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUIDS FOR LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: see violation 59
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. • MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID OR REPLACE RECEPTACLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42.090 CITATION ISSUED. 48 HOURS TO REPAIR LID BY MONDAY DECEMBER 17TH 2018
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 4, 2018: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 5 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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