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Restaurant: Potbelly Sandwich Works
Address: 9501 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Jun 18, 2012

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The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL ALL OPENINGS,CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL LOOSE TILES NEAR UTILITY SINK AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (MEATBALLS 159.5, CHILI 163.9F) CITATION ISSUED H70438 COURT DATE 3-10-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DINING AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEED REPAIR IN REAR PREP, STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS (PEELING PAINT).

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 15-20 CRAWLING INSECTS INSIDE SODA DISPENSER CABINET AND CRAWLING ON CABINET DOOR UNDER SELF SERVE BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74211 COURT DATE 11-3-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, SHELVES, POP MACHINE NOZZLES, SPIGOTS, ICE DISPENSER, SHAKE MIXER, PREP TABLES, PALLETS, VENTILATION HOOD.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PREP COOLERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, BEVERAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN FLOOR IN DINING AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENINGS AROUND LIGHT SWITCH. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES. REPAIR WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
PREMISES SERVICED BY ANDERSON PEST CONTROL ON 9-19-11 AND 9-23-11.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, SHELVES, POP MACHINE NOZZLES, SPIGOTS, ICE DISPENSER, SHAKE MIXER, PREP TABLES, PALLETS, VENTILATION HOOD.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PREP COOLERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, BEVERAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN FLOOR IN DINING AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENINGS AROUND LIGHT SWITCH. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES. REPAIR WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELF.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO DEFROST/CLEAN REAR BOX FREEZER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER TRASH CANS. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE REAR COOLER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED FRONT CEILING AT WINDOW (WESTERN STREET SIDE) WATER DAMAGED INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR. OVER PREP AREA.

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED FRONT HAND SINK NOZZLE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.OBSERVED CARDBOARD STORED ON TOP TRASH CAN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.

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