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Restaurant: Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc
Address: 3424 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Dec 7, 2012

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100

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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. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE AND IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA, UNDER THE FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE AND REAR STORAGE CLOSET.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND MAINTAIN ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE BASEBOARD ALONG THE INSIDE OF THE DELIVERY TABLE.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE BASEBOARD ALONG THE INSIDE OF THE DELIVERY TABLE.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:VARIOUS KIND OF ALREADY MADE SANDWICHES (BEEF,CHEESE, TURKEY ETC,)AT TEMP OF 53.7F TO 54F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.COOLER MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40.5F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 11.5, VALUE 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000071676-11
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SLICING ROAST BEEF WITH GLOVES ON, WITH RIGHT HAND PULLED THE GARBAGE CONTAINER TOWARD HIM (LINER IN THE CONTAINER WAS DIRTY AND WITH FOOD IN IT) AND WITHOUT REMOVING FOOD GLOVES CONTINUE TO SLICE MEAT AND STORE IT IN BAGS(BEEF IS A READY TO IT PRODUCTS. HAND WASHING PROCEDURE WAS GIVEN TO MANAGER.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H00007167-11
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.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ALSO FROM THE NOZZLE DISPENSER OF UNIT(POP DISPENSER).TAGGED UNIT 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' DO NOT USE. BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE,KEEP RECEIPT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH TO REINSPECT THE UNIT(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)H000071677-12
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES,OR NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED(ROAST BEEF, TURKEY,TUNA ETC.).INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO OBTAINED SANITATION CERTIFICATE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000071677-12
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED WALK-IN FLOOR.CLEAN CORNERS AND BASEBOARD WALL.REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COMING IN, THRU THE FRONT PREP AREA TO START THEIR SHIFT,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE COMING IN FROM REAR DOOR.EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE A HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED WALK-IN FLOOR.CLEAN CORNERS AND BASEBOARD WALL.REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COMING IN, THRU THE FRONT PREP AREA TO START THEIR SHIFT,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE COMING IN FROM REAR DOOR.EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE A HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.

MUST REPLACE ALL WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDSWITH DARK GROOVES AT ALL PREP STATIONS.
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. BOTTOM OF THE DOOR HAS A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH. DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS SUMMARY NOT AVAILABLE OR POSTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED IN 2011.INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY ISSUED AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010.
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REGROUT FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP SINK AREA AS WELL AS IN FRONT OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER NEXT TO THE REGISTER AREA.
MUST REPAINT PEELING PAINT AT WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

VIOLATION CORRECTED.
MUST REPLACE ALL WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDSWITH DARK GROOVES AT ALL PREP STATIONS.
MUST REGROUT FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP SINK AREA AS WELL AS IN FRONT OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER NEXT TO THE REGISTER AREA.
MUST REPAINT PEELING PAINT AT WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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