Potbelly

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Inspections

1. Aug 6, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED SOME MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG SIDE DOOR IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER NEAR TOILET ROOMS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-501.12 : OBSERVED SOME DISCOLORED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF PREP COOLERS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     5-501.111 : MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE BOXES FROM INSIDE ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA GROUNDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

2. Jul 30, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED SOME MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALLS & CEILINGS, BOXES,CRAWLING ON BROOMS AND INSIDE OF DUST PANS WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP,REAR ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA,PREP AREAS. DISH WASHING AREA AND MOPSINK AREA.ALSO,APPX.8-10 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN SAME AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/30/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A GAP ALONG SIDE DOOR IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER NEAR TOILET ROOMS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED SOME DISCOLORED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF PREP COOLERS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF BLENDER STATION.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE BOXES FROM INSIDE ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA GROUNDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

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

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

     MUST REPAIR GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF SAUCE/CONDIMENT REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN DISREPAIR IN EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

4. Jan 17, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF SANDWICH PREP COOLER NEXT TO OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS AND SHELVING ON THE LINE, AND ALONG THE WALL BASES UNDER PLASTIC AND FOAM UNTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

5. Feb 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     Food handler with long beard, instructed to wear a beard restraints.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Food debris and trash accumulated on electric conduit behind front prep area. instructed to clean and maintain.

6. Apr 25, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT GUEST TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN SANDWICH PREP COOLER FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. SLICED TURKEY, SLICED SALAMI, SLICED ROAST BEEF AND SLICED HAM AT 47.4F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOODS DURING INSPECTION ABOUT 10 POUNDS COSTING $15. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF GUEST TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN THE TOILETROOMS. MUST REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.

7. Jan 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Jan 4, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTTOM OF DRAWER DINI INTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTTOM DEAWER COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

9. Jan 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER, OFFICE AND GARBAGE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING ENTS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND IN THE REAR OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

10. Jun 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SLICED DELI MEAT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

11. Feb 26, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY SHELVES AND HEAVY DUST BUILD NOTED AT SOUP HEATING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN WARMEST PART.

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

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND TOP DOORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPWARD. OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OR REMOVE CLUTTER.

13. May 5, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE PREP COOLER HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATO, CHICKEN) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATORS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PREP COOLER REACHED A TEMPERATURE OF 42F BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 15 LBS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE T 53F, 3 LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 53F AND 1/2 OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 53.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 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 ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND TOP DOORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPWARD. OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OR REMOVE CLUTTER.

14. Oct 7, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in front prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in rear kitchen area under heavy equipment not clean, had excess grease/dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen prep areas, need re-grouting.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing ceiling tile in rear prep area shall be provided, wall that had holes, by reach in freezer, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Men's bathroom sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

15. Jun 17, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CAULKING AT THE SHAKE MAKING STATION. FOUND ENCRUSTED BLACK/GREENISH GRIME AT THE CAULKING AT THE BLENDER RINSING SINK STATION. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP AT ABOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR WALLS AND BOTTOM SHELF AT ALL COOLERS ALONG THE SANDWICH PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS. MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER AT THE SHAKE MAKING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS IN THE REAR GARBAGE STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME AT GROUTING TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO THE FLOOR AT THE MAIN SANDWICH PREP AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME, FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS.

16. Jun 12, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND A ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING 40F AND BELOW. FOUND ABOVE REFRIGERATOR AT 62.1F ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AT ALL TIMES. ABOVE UNIT WAS TAGGED.DO NOT USE UNIT UNTIL CDPH INSPECTS UNIT.

    • Serious Critical

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

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN A LARGE STAINLESS STEEL HOLDING PAN WITH APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 61.5F (VALUE $25.00) IN A 1DR REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. COLD FOODS MUST ALWAYS BE 40F AND BELOW. ALSO FOUND A HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT PROPERLY SET-UP FOR USE TO MAINTAIN HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 3.5 LBS OF MEATBALLS(VALUE $40.00) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 104.5F TO 120.9F. HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY SET-UP HOT HOLDING WITH WATER IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CDI. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ABOVE STATED FOODS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CAULKING AT THE SHAKE MAKING STATION. FOUND ENCRUSTED BLACK/GREENISH GRIME AT THE CAULKING AT THE BLENDER RINSING SINK STATION. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP AT ABOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR WALLS AND BOTTOM SHELF AT ALL COOLERS ALONG THE SANDWICH PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS. MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER AT THE SHAKE MAKING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS IN THE REAR GARBAGE STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME AT GROUTING TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO THE FLOOR AT THE MAIN SANDWICH PREP AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME, FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS.

17. Oct 7, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

18. Aug 22, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITY NOT MAINTAING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 70.4F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A). COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 1 LB OF HUMMUS(CHECK PEAS DIP)AT 54.3F, 6 LBS OF CHEESE AT 52.6F, FOOD ITEMS STORED IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS STORED AT PREOPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A), FOOD ITEMS DISCRDED VALUED AT $20.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTE, INSTRUCTE3D TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING VENT ABOVE TOASTER OVEN AND FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3-COMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS ARE VERY STIFF AND HARD TO TURN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED CLOSE TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE GRIMMY FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND ENCRUSTED DEBRIS. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME ON FLOOR AND ALL CORNERS, FLOORS IN FRONT OF BOTH RESTROOMS AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE VENTS IN BOTH RESTROOMS AND VENT ACROSS FROM THE SANDWICH MAKING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS IN BOTH LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOMS. NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION DURING INSPECTION.

20. Jul 29, 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 INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF AT THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT MAIN SANDWICH MAKING AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDE OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE MEATBALL HOT HOLDING AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASHES AND SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE STATION AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE REAR GARBAGE ROOM AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASHES FROM THE CEILING AND WALLS AT THE FRONT ICE CREAM AND SANDWICH MAKING AREAS CLOSEST TO THE WALLS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ABOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.

21. Jun 21, 2012 Complaint-Fire · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR REACH IN (CHEST) FREEZER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS IN TOILET AND DINING ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLUTTER FROM GARBAGE ROOM FLOORS.

22. Mar 16, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND STOCK SHELVES IN FRONT ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER SHIPPED/PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE REAR CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SHELVES IN FRONT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOORS IN DINING ROOM UNDER BOOTHS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, GARBAGE AREA AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE/AROUND 3-COMP. SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST FIX LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.

23. Mar 9, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      FOUND FRONT PREP SINK CLOGGED AT THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED CEASE USING IT AND USE REAR PREP'S HAND SINK. CITATION #78202-12 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND STOCK SHELVES IN FRONT ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER SHIPPED/PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE REAR CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SHELVES IN FRONT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOORS IN DINING ROOM UNDER BOOTHS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, GARBAGE AREA AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE/AROUND 3-COMP. SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST FIX LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.

24. May 13, 2011 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. CLEAN KNIVES ARE WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND A PIPE ABOVE 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES IN A CLEANABLE HOLDER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AROUND COMPRESSOR FOR FRONT PREP COOLER, DUST BUILD-UP AT FAN COVERS AT WALK-IN FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER AND CLEAN AROUND COMPRESSOR AND FAN COVER.

    • 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. SODA SYRUP SPILLED ON FLOOR UNDER SOFT DRINKS DISPENSER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. UNABLE TO SHUT OFF HOT WATER FROM FAUCET KNOB, A VALVE FOR SOAP MIXING ABOVE THE FAUCET IS USED TO SHUT OFF WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET HOT WATER KNOB AND MAINTAIN.

25. Apr 28, 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. BROKEN HINGE ON ICE CREAM FREEZER COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • 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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ALONG TOP RIM OF PREP COOLERS AND UNDER TOASTER OVENS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.