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Restaurant: Potbelly Sandwich Works # 114
Address: 4709 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Dec 2, 2011

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All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND NOZZLE OF ICE DISPENSERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE,DRIPPING ON ICE ,WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.UNIT IS PRESENTLY IN USE.TAGGED UNIT'HELD FOR INSPECTION' DO NOT USE.BUY ICE BAGS FROM A LICENSE RETAIL FOOD PREMISES.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63665-10
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. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, EQUIPMENTAND PREP COUNTER, FRONT PREP AREA(20 OR MORE),ALSO SMALL FLIES WAS OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AREA(6). OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR HAVING A GAP OF 1/2' TO 1 1/2' BETWEEEN AND BOTTOM FRONT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SMALL FLIES,AND RODENT PROOF DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO63665-10
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN DOOR FROM REAR STORAGE NEXT TO EXIT DOOR.

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.//OBSERVED NO SUMMARY DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. (DURING THE INSPECTION PLACED SUMMARY ON THE WALL FOR VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.)
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.//SEE VIOLATION #14 ON VIOLATION FROM 10-29-2010
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//ABATED
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.//VILOATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-29-10, OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR HAVING A GAP OF 1/2 TO 1 1/2 BETWEEN AND BOTTOM FRONT DOOR. NON COMPLIANCES. AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION PREMISES CORRECTED VIOLATION OF SMALL FLIES. DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION DAVID KROUNA DISTRICT MANGER OF POT BELLY CAME TO ESTABLISHMENT AND WENT TO THE STORE AND PURCASED THE RUBBER STRIPPING. THIS IS CDI FOR THE FRONT DOOR AND BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. DISTRICT MANGER MR. KROUNA STATED HE IS GOING TO HAVE THE DOORS WORK ON TODAY 11-5-10 CITATION ISSUE H000070156-12 COURT DATE 12-9-10 TIME 1P.M. 400 W. SUPERIOR.

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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY; OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR, ALONG WALLS ON BOXES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT REAR PREP AREA.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRONT PREP AREA COOLERS, CABINETS AND OVEN, REAR PREP AREA CHEST FREEZER.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER FRONT PREP AREA EQUIPMENT AND THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL HOLE ON BOTTOM OF NORTH WALL AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT SAME AREA, AND CLEAN HOOD ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BOXES/CARDBOARDS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

STORAGE ROOM CLEANED AND ORGANIZED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL HOLE ON BOTTOM OF NORTH WALL AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT SAME AREA, AND CLEAN HOOD ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA.
FLOORS CLEANED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
NO MICE DROPPINGS NOTED AT THIS TIME, PEST CONTROL SERVICED PREMISES ON 8-24-11, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
UTENSILS PROPERLY STORED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
CUTTING BOARDS REPLACED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRONT PREP AREA COOLERS, CABINETS AND OVEN, REAR PREP AREA CHEST FREEZER.

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRONT PREP AREA, COOLERS, OVEN, AND CHEST FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA AND MOP SINK.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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