Potbelly Sandwich Works # 102
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, Potbelly Sandwich Works # 102 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Oct 6, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Potbelly Sandwich Works # 102 dates to Oct 6, 2015.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up six times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Oct 6, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID ON TOPSIDE OF MIDDLE PREP COOLER ON SERVING LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,BLENDER STATION UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS,GARBAGE CANS IN DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WINDOW TRIM IN ADDITIONAL DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WET MOPS ON HOOKS TO DRY PROPERLY.
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Sep 28, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 7.5LBS POTATO SALAD 44.8F-44.9F,6.5 LBS.COLE SLAW 45.6F-45.7F,4.25 LBS.SLICED TURKEY 45.3F,45LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE 45.7F-54.8F IN WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 63.2LBS. $73.24. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREAS WITH NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT HAND SINK AND A GALLON OF MILK IN HAND SINK BASIN IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MILK AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONTDOUBLE ENTRY DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM AND REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM AND DOOR RUSTED OUT ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET HAND WASHING SINK FOR CUSTOMERS NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE MISSING AT HAND SINK TO TURN ON WATER TO WASH HANDS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID ON TOPSIDE OF MIDDLE PREP COOLER ON SERVING LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,BLENDER STATION UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS,GARBAGE CANS IN DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WINDOW TRIM IN ADDITIONAL DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WET MOPS ON HOOKS TO DRY PROPERLY.
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Jul 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENT ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA. LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THREE COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND PARTICLES OBSERVED INSIDE OF SHIELDS. ONE SHIELD IS LOOSE; REATTACH SHIELD. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.
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Mar 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SMALL OPENING AT REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN THE DINING AREA AND REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Feb 14, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHAKE MIXER, ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE, COOLERS, HOLDING UNITS, VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS NEAR CASHIER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 8, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS NOT STORED PROPERLY. (MUST STORE INVERTED).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS NOT ORGANIZED.(MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS BEHIND REAR PREPARATION AREAS WITH CHIPPING PAINT.(MUST SEAL)
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Sep 28, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER BEHIND PREP COOLER TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND AROUND MOP SINK AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Potbelly Sandwich Works # 102 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Potbelly Sandwich Works # 102 on file is from Oct 6, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Potbelly Sandwich Works # 102?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Potbelly Sandwich Works # 102.
Has Potbelly Sandwich Works # 102's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Potbelly Sandwich Works # 102 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Potbelly Sandwich Works # 102 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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