Potbelly Sandwich Works
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2011, Potbelly Sandwich Works has 23 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN TWO COOLERS. SLICED BEEF AT 46.7, HAM AT 44.6F AND CHICKEN SALAD AT 51.6F. ALL TCS FOODS FOUND IN COOLERS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TWO PREP LINE ONE DOOR COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. ONE COOLER FOUND AT 44.2F WITH BEEF AT 46.7F. THE OTHER COOLER NOTED AT 55.2F WITH CHICKEN SALAD AT 51.6F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED MEATBALLS IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 110.7F, 112.4F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLE AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH CHIPPING/PEELING PAINT, PLASTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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May 15, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(SOUP, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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May 8, 2025
Routine
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-3-2024, REPORT #2595582. #58-OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(SOUP, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 6-3-2024, REPORT #2595582. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM AT 130F. A HANDWASHING SINK shall have maximum hot water temperature of 120F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 3, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLYEES/CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT LINE 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTEROR CONTACT SURFACES OF MILK COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION UNUTS FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNUCESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAIN ON WALL BEHIND WATER TANK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL REGRIGERATION NOT WORKING IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 20, 2023
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED OR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1-6-22 REPORT #2546188 AND NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-12-23 REPORT #2577179 ARE STILL NOT CORRECTED.#58-: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED FOR NEW CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NEWLY INSTALLED TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE SEALED TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11---CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 12, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN A ONE DOOR PREP COOLER. CHICKEN SALAD @49.1F, SLICED TOMATO @53.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED THE ABOVE MENTIONED ONE DOOR PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE AT 49.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD INSIDE AT 49.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-6-22 REPORT #2546188 NOT CORRECTED #55- OBSERVED MISSING BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES IN PREP AND HALLWAY.REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER(WEST AREA), MUST REPLACE.#58-: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED FOR NEW CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BUCKETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED BAGGED ONIONS. SHELVING MUST LEAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE TO SWEEP, MOP AND MONITOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH STRING AS A MEANS TO PERMANENTLY ATTACH CUTTING TOOL FOR PLASTIC WRAPPED FOODS. FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP.---UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPING UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BEING REPAIRED WITH A CLOTH TOWEL. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.----ALSO NOTED AT SAME SINK FAUCET UNABLE TO COMPLETEY TURN OFF. MUST REPAIR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST STORE HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND PLASTIC LIDS UNDER FRONT PREP METAL RACK SHELVING.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE REAR PREP STORAGE ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 6, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE PLASTIC COVER FOR THE SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE DOES NOT COMPLETELY COVER THE OPEN AREA WHERE ICE IS STORED. REPLACE COVER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT BOWL OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLIME SUBSTANCE AT EXTERIOR OF NOZZLE OF ICE MACHINE DISPENSER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE SHELF. NOT EASILY TO OPERATE, ALSO CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING. FAUCET NECK AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING REPAIR ISSUE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVER PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMSFOR CUSTOMERS/STAFF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES IN PREP AND HALLWAY.REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER(WEST AREA),REPLACE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED FOR NEW CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR/COLD HOLD UNIT ON PREPARATION LINE NOT MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS. NO TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS WERE FOUND INSIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS INCLUDING DELI MEAT ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1913925 DATED 2/10/21 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION # 60 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #235661 DATED 1/10/2020:VIOLATION #47 VENT WHITE HOSE IN SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN SAID HOSE. VIOLATION #49 FOOD AND GRIME INSIDE ALL SMALL REACH IN COOLERS WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ON PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. THERMOMETERS MUST BE EASY TO LOCATE AND CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INCLUDING HANDLES NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS ON PREP LINE UNCLEAN WITH GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL COOLERS NEED TO BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
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Feb 10, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2356661 DATED 1/10/2020 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #47 VENT WHITE HOSE IN THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HOSE. VIOLATION #49 FOOD AND GRIME INSIDE ALL SMALL REACH IN COOLERS WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN COOLERS ON PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMTERS IN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. THERMOMETERS MUST BE EASY TO LOCATE AND CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN GARBAGE BAGS TIED FROM DOOR HANDLE TO HOT WATER HEATER PVC PIPE TO PROP DOOR OPEN. GARBAGE BAGS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR THIS PURPOSE AND ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WEST WALL OF SUPPLY CLOSET NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE WALL SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INCLUDING HANDLES NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AROUND MOP SINK AND HOT WATER HEATER ON FLOOR. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. DRAIN FROM HOT WATER HEATER IS NOT LINING UP TO FLOOR DRAIN. MAKE SURE DRAIN LINES UP TO FLOOR DRAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS ON PREP LINE UNCLEAN WITH GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL COOLERS NEED TO BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BROOMS, DUSTPANS, AND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND PILED UP AROUND HOT WATER HEATER CREATING CLUTTER. HANG ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AND STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES PROPERLY. OBSERVED SUPPLY CLOSET WITH CLUTTER AND PERSONAL ITEMS INCLUDING SHOES, PURSES, AND COATS IMPROPERLY STORED AMONGST FOOD RELATED ITEMS. STORE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY AWAY FROM FOOD RELATED ITEMS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN SUPPLY CLOSET TO DECREASE CLUTTER.
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Jan 10, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: VENT WHITE HOSE INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SAID HOSE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE ALL SMALL REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPILLAGE,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 2, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT SMOOTHIE STATION MAKING A SMOOTHIE WITH BARE HANDS,HANDLING NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT FROM DIRTY HANDLES OF UNIT TO PUT BLENDER AT SINK(MOVING FROM ONE TASK TO THE OTHER),WITHOUT HAND WASHING,GLOVED HER HANDS AND PICKED-UP A RTE SANDWICH ROLLED ON PAPER TO GIVE A CUSTOMER. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVES PROCEDURE TO MANAGER,WHICH HE DISCARDED SANDWICH AND CORRECTED ISSUED OF HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-17-19,REPORT #2252684. UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 1-17-19,REPORT#2252684 NOT DISPLAYED,MANAGER ON DUTY FOUND IT SOMEWHERE AT REAR OFFICE.SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: WE, MANAGER AND I, OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT DISPENSER INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED AT SAID WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: VENT WHITE HOSE INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SAID HOSE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE ALL SMALL REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPILLAGE,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 17, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHOLE MILK/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD, STORED IN FRONT DAIRY COOLERS, WITH OTHER FOODS, PAST EXPIRATION/APPROPRIATELY MARKED DATE OF JANUARY 4, 2019. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHALL BE DISCARDED IF DATE APPROPRIATELY MARKED ON CONTAINER/FOOD PRODUCT EXCEEDS EXPIRATION/USE BY DATE AND/OR SEPARATED IN DESIGNATED STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARDED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WHICH EXCEEDS APPROPRIATELY MARKED DATE ON CONTAINER WITH EXPIRATION/USE BY DATE AND/OR SEPARATED AND STORE IN DESIGNATED STORAGE AREAS FOR SAID FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 8LBS, $1.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT 116.2F, 1LB OF MINESTRONE/VEGETABLE SOUP, $4.00 112.3F, 1LB EGG PATTIES, $0.45 111F, 8OZ, SAUSAGE PATTIES, $0.35 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2LBS, 8OZ, AT A TOTAL OF $4.80 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN -WOMAN/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 1, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRON DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING ABOVE DINING AREA AND WALLS ABOVE FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT ON VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT ON VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR SURROUNDING MOP SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BOXES CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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78
Aug 9, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GASKETS AT TOP DOORS OF SANDICH MEAT COOLER WORN AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED TRAYS OF CONVEYOR OVEN WITH FOOD DERIS.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TRAYS. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND REAR FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE CREAM FREEZER AND CLEAN REAR FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER NEED CLEANING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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82
Dec 9, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON TOPSIDE OF SANDWICH AND SALAD PREP COOLERS,WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET TO ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,OVEN STAND,DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE,GARBAGE CANS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,TRASH IN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COUNTER,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALAD PREP COOLER
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78
Dec 2, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS,CEILINGS,IN FLOOR DRAINS,CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND TRASH UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND EXCESSIVE LARVAE HANGING FROM DRAINLINE UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX.12 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN A CRACK AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP IN FRONT OF 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE LARVAE FROM DRAINS,EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND TRASH FROM FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/2/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON TOPSIDE OF SANDWICH AND SALAD PREP COOLERS,WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET TO ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,OVEN STAND,DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE,GARBAGE CANS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,TRASH IN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COUNTER,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALAD PREP COOLER
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74
May 4, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1609248 12/31/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-OBSERVED LID TO REACH IN SALAD COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#33-OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-OBSERVED FLOOR VERY UNCLEAN UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#40-OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS.MUST PROVIDE.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED EXTERIOR SIDE OF STORAGE CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HAND SINK.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FORM ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVES AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,POP SLEEVES,CART UNDER CONVEYOR OVEN,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE,SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
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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 IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER NEXT TO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP 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 DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA..MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION UNITS AND VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK,HOLE IN UPPER WALL BEHIND DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND NEAR CHIP STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULK ABOVE DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN COAT CLOSET
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70
Dec 31, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED COOKIES BROWNIES AND DESSERT ITEMS NEED TO BE LABELED WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE AND NAME OF PRODUCT AND INGREDIENT LIST. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID TO REACH IN SALAD COLD HOLD UNIT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN SANITARY CONDITION.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. ALL REFRIGERAORS MUST HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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78
Dec 17, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGEINIC PRACTICES OF EMPLOYEE HANDLING CASH/CREDIT CARDS AND SCCOOPING ICE CREAM WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A) (B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1498113 DATED 10/23/14 VIOLATION $36 CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED COOKIES BROWNIES AND DESSERT ITEMS NEED TO BE LABELED WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE AND NAME OF PRODUCT AND INGREDIENT LIST. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID TO REACH IN SALAD COLD HOLD UNIT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN SANITARY CONDITION.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. ALL REFRIGERAORS MUST HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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70
Oct 23, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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95
Oct 16, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1199196 DATED 11/15/13. #33- INTERIOR OF ALL FRONT COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34- ALL ITEMS IN DINING ROOM HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR OR ABOVE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
29
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS,POTS,PANS, DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
31
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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86
Nov 15, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 LB. MARINARA SAUCE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 132.8F. 3 LBS. MEATBALLS IN SAME UNIT RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 129F TO 136.4F STEAM TABLE WAS LOW ON WATER TO MAINTAIN HEAT. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $4.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA BEFORE BEGINNING TO PREPARE MEAT BALLS PUT ON RUBBER GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HANDS. MANAGER OBSERVED THE SAME AND REVIEWED WITH EMPLOYEE PROPER HAND WASHING BEFORE AND AFTER USING GLOVES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
21
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP DESSERT COOLER TORN. MUST REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ALL FRONT PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR FRONT PREP ICE CREAM BOX FREEZER WITH SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS IN DINING ROOM HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKED/MISSING WALL TILE ON LEFT SIDE AT ICE CREAM PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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67
May 11, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Potbelly Sandwich Works last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Potbelly Sandwich Works on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Potbelly Sandwich Works?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Potbelly Sandwich Works.
Has Potbelly Sandwich Works' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Potbelly Sandwich Works have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Potbelly Sandwich Works means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Potbelly Sandwich Works inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Potbelly Sandwich Works is inspected around two times per year on average.
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