Potbelly Sandwich Works

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Inspections

1. Sep 9, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED UTENSIL DRYING RACKS ABOVE THE WAREWASHING AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE WAREWASHING AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

2. Dec 2, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND WALL IN POOR REPAIR BY HOT SOUP PREPARATION AREAS.(CHIPPING PAINT).MUST REPAIR.

3. Nov 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     Damaged cooler door gasket, Instructed to replace.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Floors not clean along wall base of rear prep area, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

4. Oct 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

5. Nov 16, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND SUMP PUMP SLOW LEAKING INTO FOOD PREPARATION/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIPPING WELL WATER HOSE PROFUSELY LEAKING INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

6. Mar 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(COOKED SAUSAGE @ 110.5, COOKED MEATBALLS @ 99.0F ALL LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA HOT HOLD UNIT @ IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL HOT ITEMS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. SAID FOOD ITEMS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF PIZZA SAUCE HELD INSIDE OF COLD UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 49.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD ITEMS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.SAID FOOD ITEM DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005.CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOORS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE RACKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN REAR PREP NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/REFUSE AREA AS WELL AS NO LIGHTING IN AREA WHERE BEVERAGE DISPENSER AND STORAGE OF DRY GOODS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

7. Oct 25, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED THAT TRAYS USED FOR STORAGE WRAPPED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER ARE COVERED WITH DUST AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT CLEAN

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

8. Oct 18, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED THAT TRAYS USED FOR STORAGE WRAPPED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER ARE COVERED WITH DUST AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT CLEAN

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : IN DISH WASHING AREA 10, IN FOOD PREP AREA 5,IN REAR STORAGE AREA 5,BEHIND SODA MACHINE 5 . RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     NOTED EMPLOYEE WORE UNPROVED JEWELRY DURING FOOD PREPARATION.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED SOME USE OF CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOW DRAIN IS DRAINING SLOW CAUSING WATER SEEPAGE ON TO THE FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THAT INTERIOR OF DRAWER COOLERS (NON FOOD CONTACT ) ARE DITRY AND COVERED WITH DUST AND FOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE STORAGE AREA IN REAR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS, HALLWAY TO DISH WASHING AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER, FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER DIRT FROM PUMP AREA CLOSE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

9. Mar 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Critical

     POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

     FOUND APPROX 15-LBS OD DELI MEATS INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51.0F TO 59.0F. INSTRUCTED COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED FROM COOLER BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $ 155.00, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FLOORS REAR PREP AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OF REAR PREP AREA BY COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

10. Sep 1, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND REFRIERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

11. Dec 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      THE WALL CLOSE TO THE WALK IN COOLER NEAR ENTRANCE SWING DOOR ID IN POOR REPAIR,IE CHIPPED PEELING PAINT.MUST REPAIR

12. Apr 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      HOT WATER HANDLE ON 1-COMP SINK IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR(NOT WORKING).MUST REPAIR.

13. Nov 4, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 10-26-15 ON REPORT# 1583458 NOT CORRECTED. IMPROPER GARBAGE HANDLING NOTED DURING INVESTIGATION. INTERIOR OF GARBAGE DUMPSTER LOCATED BY THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUID WASTE FOUND INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE AS WELL AS TRASH AND BOXES FOUND ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA. ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND KEPT CLEAN. NON COMPLIANT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      IMPROPER GARBAGE HANDLING NOTED DURING INVESTIGATION. GARBAGE AREA LOCATED BY THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, TRASH AND BOXES FOUND ON FLOOR AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE SAME AREA. ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND KEPT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE OF BOTH OVENS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ALL SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS, UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED CLUTTER BY THE COMPUTER AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

14. Oct 26, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE DISPENSOR AT THE DRINK FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED 40 SMALL FLIES THRU OUT FACILITY; 20 IN THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND 10 IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND WASHROOM AREA. OBSERVED A FRESH RAT DROPPING LOCATED ON A RAT TRAP BY THE REAR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED GARBAGE IN 4 PLASTIC BAGS ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR. FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE AN OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID TO DISPOSE OF GARBAGE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      OBSERVED DIRTY MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE OF BOTH OVENS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ALL SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS, UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED VENTS OVER OVENS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED CLUTTER BY THE COMPUTER AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

15. Aug 19, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN CEILING/LIGHT PANELS AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY OF DUST BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR AND BEHIND SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

16. Aug 8, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      NOTED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS (FRUIT AND DRAIN FLIES) ON WALL AT CEILING, SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN CEILING/LIGHT PANELS AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY OF DUST BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR AND BEHIND SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

17. Dec 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: DELI MEAT SLICER, MILK SHAKE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE RACK/SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUNG AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

18. Jan 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM BOX FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST PROVIDE A SHATTERPROOF BULD AT THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPLACE VENT EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

19. Jul 27, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAIN COVERS LOOSE AT SANDWICH PREP LINE AND BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG SANDWICH PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR/INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND SUMP PUMP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

20. Sep 3, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST EXTEND THE SNEEZEGUARD TO COVER ENTIRE HOT FOOD STATION OR MOVE HOT-HOLDING UNIT AWAY FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE. ANY CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED, TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR WALL/FLOOR & LEDGES OF MOST SMALL COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT OR DUST BUILD-UP, INCLUDING GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER SODA DISPENSER & ALONG WALLBASES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN-DUE TO DEBRIS/CLUTTER.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ANY HOLES AROUND PIPES/CONDUITS ON WALLS OR CEILING IN DISHROOM MUST BE SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.