POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS

Address: 545 W MADISON ST , CHICAGO, IL 60661, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Feb 9, 2024

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (22 inspections)

• Pass — Fri Feb 09 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Wed Feb 07 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hot running water at front prep area and both restroom hand wash sinks, water temp at 66f. Instructed manager to provide
• Pass — Thu Apr 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH OF MILK AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS IN THE BOTTOM DESSERT COOLER AND BOTTOM SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Apr 15 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE
• Pass — Thu Jul 15 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH CONDENSATION AND ICE CREAM RESIDUE/SPILLAGE ON BOTTOM RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINT
• Pass — Tue Sep 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Wed May 20 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER
• Pass — Wed Aug 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Mar 08 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES
• Pass — Wed Jan 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed chipped paint and rust stains on lip cover of grease trap, located underneath three-compartmen
• Pass — Wed Jun 07 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found excessive accumulation of ice build up on inside of chest freezer in rear of prep area. Must remo
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Jun 06 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Found 2 prep coolers unable to maintain proper temperature of 40F or less. Found ambient air temperature of prep cooler 2nd from the left @ 49.
• Pass — Tue Nov 01 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Wed Mar 16 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROST BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. | 34. FLOORS: CON
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Mar 14 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: THE 4TH PREP TOP COOLER WAS OBSERVED TO BE HOLDING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT
• Pass — Thu Mar 05 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED P
• Pass — Tue Mar 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED P
• Fail — Fri Feb 20 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED A SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPE
• Pass — Fri Aug 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. | 33. FOOD AND NON
• Pass — Tue May 14 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPIL

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