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Potbelly Sandwich Works

January 24, 2018 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed chipped paint and rust stains on lip cover of grease trap, located underneath three-compartment sink in rear prep area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and maintain it all times.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Observed cracked floor tile along front counter area on dining room side. Informed manager that surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed food and debris behind grease trap on in rear prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed foot panel located at entrance floor in walk-in cooler broken, loose and in poor repair. Informed manager to repair said area. Maintain it all times.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Observed stained light shield in rear office area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Observed paper goods stored on floor, inside paper good closet located across from customer rest room area. Instructed manager to organize items and elevate items at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. Maintain at all times.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: Observed 2 female food handler with long hair not properly restrainedsecured in hair net/restraint. Said hair was past shoulders and observed resting on shoulder area and front blouse area. Informed manager that all employee must restrain and secure hair in hair restraint properly to prevent possible contamination. Maintain at all times.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 7, 2017: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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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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