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Potbelly

January 27, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
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: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE. MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEPS IN ORDER TO PROTECT AGAINST INSECT AND RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC LID TO ICE CREAM CASE. MUST REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH TOGO BAGS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. • OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER REFRIGERATORS AND SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND ALL FLOORS UNDER ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR KITCHEN UNCLEAN ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. ALL FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK IN ICE CREAM COOLER. ALL EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND PERSONAL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD FOR PUBLIC.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 4, 2014: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding 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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