RecordWell Data

Potbelly

1422 W WEBSTER AVE, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County

75cited violations
2serious tier
20inspections
28tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
68702
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025150
2024130
2023150
2022140
2021100
2020270
2019130
2018130
20172130
2016151
20152120
2014110
2013281
2012120
2010120

Inspections

  1. May 20, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED DIRTY TOILET BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED/HANGING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.

  2. Feb 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR DRAWER REACH IN/PREP COOLER AT BEGINNING OF SANDWICH PREP LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS ON THE INTERIOR SHELVES/COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERNAL COMPARTMENTS OF SLIDING REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED TOILET HANDLE TO BE LEAKING WATER ONTO FLOOR WHEN USED TO FLUSH/PRESS DOWN IN THE RIGHT HAND SIDE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE TOILET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LEFT HAND SIDE UNISEX BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH IN UNISEX BATHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, CRUMBS, AND PLASTIC/CARDBOARD TRASH. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BELOW 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD UP AS WELL AS FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SLIME BUILD UP.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING/NO LIGHTING AVAILABLE IN SMALL HALL/STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LEVEL OF LIGHTING IN STORAGE AREAS.

  3. Feb 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR MILK COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR CEILING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELF. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT PREP SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH DIRT AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE WASTE CONTAINER AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK FOR SOILED PAPER TOWELS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALL AT THE REAR PREP GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER.----FLOOR UNDER THE REAR BAG-IN-BOX SODA SYSTEM WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT THE ONE-DOOR SALAD COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      BROKEN/INOPERABLE LIGHTING ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  5. Apr 18, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND CHEST FREEZER DUE TO THE EXTERIOR LID SURFACE BEING USED FOR THE PREP TABLE. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR RELOCATE SAID UNIT AWAY FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      DRAINPIPE FROM SELF SEVER SODA MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAIN, WATER IS SPILLED ONTO FLOOR FORMING A PUDDLE OF WATER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      TOILET BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS MUST BE CLEANED FROM GRIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE.DEBRIS AND SOME ITEMS UNDER SHELVES,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  6. Oct 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Aug 6, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      BROKEN LID LINER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER BY THE OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, IN SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NO GROUT PROVIDE BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF PREP SANDWICHES COOLER AND IN FRONT OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.STANDING WATER BETWEEN TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  8. Jul 30, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      WE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE MACHINES AT FRONT SELF SERVE AREA.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      BROKEN LID LINER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER BY THE OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, IN SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NO GROUT PROVIDE BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF PREP SANDWICHES COOLER AND IN FRONT OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.STANDING WATER BETWEEN TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  9. Jan 14, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED PASTRY ITEMS, MINI COOKIES, ETC., STORED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA FOR CUSTOMER SELECTION WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE PACKAGED FOODS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDED ON LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT TWIST VALVE AT SANITIZING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FRONT LINE PREP AREA AND ICE CREAM STATION AREA IN FRONT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  10. May 21, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE OR USED BY DATE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

  11. Dec 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING KNOB ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RE-GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES; INCLUDING REAR AND FRONT PREP, AND MANAGER'S OFFICE. ALSO, CLEAN DUST FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN MANAGER'S OFFICE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  12. May 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET AND DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN REAR. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF STORAGE DRAWERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES; AND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS, DEBRIS AND DUST PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN THE MOUNTED CAN OPENER, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AND IN MANAGER'S OFFICE. DEBRIS AND DIRT PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR 1-COMP VEGETABLE SINK IN REAR PREP, NO HOT WATER PRESENT, ONLY COLD. PREP COOLER ON WEST WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA, NOT WORKING, "DO NOT USE" SIGN POSTED. ADDITIONAL PREP COOLERS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES, 40F OR BELOW.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND SINK,AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM MANAGER'S OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Jun 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED THAT RIGHT CATERING PREP TOP COOLER IS HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51 DEGREES. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING STORED IN THE COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE UNIT IS REPAIRED AND THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) (NO CITATION ISSUED).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FROST IN THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER AROUND THE BASE OF THE SWINGING DOOR BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP, AND UNDER THE REAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPING AT THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE AREA SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK TO BE CLUTTERED WITH BROOMS AND OTHER CLEANING EQUIPMENT THAT ARE STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED (HANDLES DOWN) OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  14. Feb 6, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC LID TO ICE CREAM CASE. MUST REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH TOGO BAGS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER REFRIGERATORS AND SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND ALL FLOORS UNDER ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR KITCHEN UNCLEAN ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. ALL FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK.

  15. Jan 27, 2015 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

      OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE. MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEPS IN ORDER TO PROTECT AGAINST INSECT AND RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC LID TO ICE CREAM CASE. MUST REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH TOGO BAGS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER REFRIGERATORS AND SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND ALL FLOORS UNDER ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR KITCHEN UNCLEAN ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. ALL FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK IN ICE CREAM COOLER. ALL EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND PERSONAL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD FOR PUBLIC.

  16. Feb 4, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS.

  17. Mar 11, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTERIOR OF ALL FRONT PREP WOODEN CABINETS WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNUSED COOLER ON FRONT PREP LINE DIRT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND OFFICE WITH DIRT, FOOD, AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Feb 28, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES REPEATEDLY PUT ON, TAKE OFF AND USE RUBBER GLOVES TO PREPARE FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN CHANGING EACH PAIR. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR. ONE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK USED AT ICE CREAM STATION IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER USING GLOVES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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 APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 DRAIN FLIES AT FRONT ICE CREAM PREP STATION UNDER ICE CREAM FREEZER AND AROUND FREEZER COMPRESSOR. EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, ACCUMULATED DIRT THROUGHOUT FLOORS UNDER FREEZER AND COMPRESSOR, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND NOTED 10 TO 20 FLIES AROUND REAR SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SPILLAGE ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICED BUSINESS TODAY AND NOTED HIGH SEVERITY OF FOOD DEBRIS IN SEVERAL AREAS. ALSO NOTED FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR AND MISSING RUBBER STRIPPING ON THAT OPEN GAP OF DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTERIOR OF ALL FRONT PREP WOODEN CABINETS WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNUSED COOLER ON FRONT PREP LINE DIRT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND OFFICE WITH DIRT, FOOD, AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  19. Feb 17, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.

  20. Feb 10, 2010 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 walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILE ABOVE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE FOR WALK IN COOLER.

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.