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Potbelly

2739 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County

68cited violations
0serious tier
19inspections
27tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1937822
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025110
2024120
2023110
2022120
2021120
2020130
20192210
2018290
2017130
2016110
2015140
2014260
2013130
2012140
2011140
2010120

Inspections

  1. Oct 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  2. Oct 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED COOKED CHICKEN AND CHILI THAWING AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA PREP TABLE AT AMBIENT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE APPROVED METHODS FOR THAWING TCS FOODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR DURING THE COOKING PROCESS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND CHEMICAL STORAGE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION SYSTEMS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST AND ELIMINATE POTENTIAL SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Feb 23, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Apr 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, ICE CREAM FREEZER, PREP TABLES AND CATCH TRAYS IN THE CONVEYOR OVEN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  5. Aug 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SAID INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Mar 12, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER, PREP TABLE BELOW THE CONVEYOR OVEN AND THE CONVEYOR OVEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE CONVEYOR OVEN, HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND SLICER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

  7. Jun 11, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN TOP CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

    • Severity not stated

      GLOVES USED PROPERLY

      Violation Codes: 3-304.15(B-D) Inspector Comments: MUST USE GLOVES PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AND SLEEVES IN WALK IN COOLER,DUNAGE RACKS IN REAR AREA,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,BOOKCASE IN DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPEMENT,ESPECIALLY UNDER SODA COUNTER IN DINING AREA,WALK IN FREEZER

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  8. May 31, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED 2- MALE EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION.OBSERVED 1- MALE ON THE PHONE AND RINING THE REGISTER HUNG UP PHONE PUT ON GLOVES AND UNWRAPPED PREPACKAGED COOKIES TO MAKE AN ICE CREAM SANDWICH ,REMOVE FROM PACKAGE AND MADE ITEM.ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CAME FROM REAR AREA TO THE REGISTER HAD WIPED HIS NOSE WITH HAND AND PUT ON GLOVES AND UNWRAPPED COOKIES ALSO TO MAKE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS TOO.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND BOXES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/31/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN TOP CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      GLOVES USED PROPERLY

      MUST USE GLOVES PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AND SLEEVES IN WALK IN COOLER,DUNAGE RACKS IN REAR AREA,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,BOOKCASE IN DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CAN IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPEMENT,ESPECIALLY UNDER SODA COUNTER IN DINING AREA,WALK IN FREEZER

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Mar 30, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the upper, interior, mechanical portion of the ice machine (used for human consumption) to have heavy dust buildup. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed ice cream spilled on the interior surfaces of the ice cream freezer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: in the office area of the rear prep, around the three compartment sink and rear 1 compartment sink, around the water heater, inside the walk in cooler, under and around all equipment at the front prep area, and on the coving throughout. Instructed facility to clean all areas and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the wall behind the three compartment sink to have dirt and food debris on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the rear prep exposed hand sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the ice cream freezer dipper well not functioning. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  10. Mar 23, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Observed the outside dumpster for recyclable waste to have lid propped open due to overflowing items inside. Instructed facility to fix and maintain all waste inside containers with tight fitting lids. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the upper, interior, mechanical portion of the ice machine (used for human consumption) to have heavy dust buildup. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed ice cream spilled on the interior surfaces of the ice cream freezer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: in the office area of the rear prep, around the three compartment sink and rear 1 compartment sink, around the water heater, inside the walk in cooler, under and around all equipment at the front prep area, and on the coving throughout. Instructed facility to clean all areas and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the wall behind the three compartment sink to have dirt and food debris on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the rear prep exposed hand sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the ice cream freezer dipper well not functioning. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  11. Mar 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WET FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE ITEM INSIDE WALK-IN FRREZER 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/LWALL. MUST USE APPROVE SHELVING AND REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM FREEZER

  12. Apr 25, 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

      NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS AT THE FRONT DINNING AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Apr 27, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST P[ROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON FOOD PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

  14. Oct 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKET ON FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER, INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT NEAR THE HOT WATER HEATER AND IN THE EXHAUST HOODS ABOVE BOTH SANDWICH TOASTERS/OVENS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  15. May 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP UNDER SODA MACHINE STATION ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR BACK DOOR TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A LEAKING PIPE CONNECTED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Sep 30, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE GRAB AND GO SALAD COOLER SHELVING IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DETAIL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE SIDES OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLERS HAVE FOOD BUILDUP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FLOORS HAVE SOME FOOD BUILDUP BEHIND THE TABLE LEGS IN THE PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

  17. Jun 7, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING WITH NEW ONES, THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING AREA FRONT PREP STATION, REMOVE ALL DUST PARTICLES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR CHIPPING PLASTER ON WALL OF REAR PREP AREA, SEAL AND REPAINT

  18. Dec 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.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES,AND DUST FROM INSIDE ALL CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREAS, AND INSIDE CABINETS AT COKE MACHINE DISPENSER.

    • 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. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREAS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES.MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE THRESHOLD OF FLOOR AT FRONT DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS AT BOTH HOODS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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.MUST ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER AREA IN FRONT OF BLACK SAFEBOX AT REAR PREP ROOM. ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

  19. May 10, 2010 Complaint · 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 THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN REAR PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELF,ALSO IN FRONT PREP THE TABLE NOT CLEAN CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER , CAN OPENER,ANS CUTTING BOARDS.

    • 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.OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.