Potbelly Sandwich Works
Last inspected: Feb 22, 2017
90
Score
Potbelly Sandwich Works has been inspected 11 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 22, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Potbelly Sandwich Works's record stops at Feb 22, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Potbelly Sandwich Works is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ICE CREAM FREEZER LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jul 25, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, REPAINT THE RUSTED GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA BOTTLE DISPENSING TRAYS IN THE REACH-IN SODA COOLER TO REMOVE SODA SPLATTER AND BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA DISPENING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD VENTS ABOVE THE FOOD LINE TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Dec 21, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 11, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMP SINK DRAINING IMPROPERLY(SLOWLY) WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM BASIN. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD ENCRUSTED SPILLS ON SHELVING AND POST IN WALK-IN COOLER CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIPPER WELL BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AT REAR AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT HOT WATER LINE UNDER PRODUCE SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 11, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING COLD WATER AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 13, 2013
Routine
3 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 FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DEEP GROOVES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY DIPPER WELL.
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Apr 12, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 31, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTARED MAINLY AROUND DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE, ALSO FOUND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES AND SEVERAL DEAD ONES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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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 REPLCAE BROKEN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. NO LIGHTING AT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 27, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR LEDGES OF FRONT COOLERS & INTERIOR OF 3-COMP SINK MUST BE KEPT FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER NEED CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL TILES TO THE LEFT OF MILKSHAKE MACHINE MUST BE REPLACED, TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Mar 22, 2010
Complaint
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 22, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Potbelly Sandwich Works?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Potbelly Sandwich Works.
Has Potbelly Sandwich Works' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Potbelly Sandwich Works have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Potbelly Sandwich Works means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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