POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP

4185 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Restaurant

17 inspections

Canvass Re-InspectionApr 3, 2026
0 infractions
CanvassMar 31, 2026
1 infraction
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  - OBSERVED WASTE WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAIN PIPES WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DRAIN SLOWLY WHILE THEY WAIT FOR THE PLUMBER TO COME FIX IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassMar 13, 2025
3 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED FOOD TEMPERATURE PROBE THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR, PROBE SEVERELY BENT AND SCREEN UNREADABLE. FACILITY HAS OTHER FOOD TEMPERATURE PROBE THERMOMETERS IN GOOD REPAIR FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD TEMPERATURE PROBE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN ALL UTENSILS AND TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES IN GOOD REPAIR.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED BUILD UP OF LITTER IN SHARED OUTDOOR REFUSE ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LITTER AND MAINTAIN SHARED OUTDOOR REFUSE ENCLOSURE FREE FROM LITTER OR OTHER ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED WALL AND BASE COVING BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL AND BASE COVING IN REAR PREP AREA AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassAug 13, 2024
3 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionJan 25, 2023
0 infractions
CanvassJan 17, 2023
1 infraction
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassMay 6, 2022
1 infraction
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
ComplaintMay 6, 2021
2 infractions
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION IN EXHAUST HOOD AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFeb 20, 2020
6 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED ALL THE CARTS WITH BREAD(WITH FOOD CRUMBS)AND MAINTAIN.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER,UNDERNEATH ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE DINING AREA CLOSE TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJun 14, 2019
7 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - FOOD THERMOMETER MUST BE EASILY READABLE AND ACCURATE IN FAHRENHEIT TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR GASKETS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND EXTERIOR OF SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED OVERFLOWING WITH FOOD WASTE BAGS AND CONTAINER NOT COVERED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST FEED/HARBORAGE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b),CITATION ISSUED - COS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT EXHAUST HOODS FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS AT EXHAUST HOODS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionAug 2, 2018
2 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, INTERIOR STORAGE CABINET UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY BEVERAGE COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, FRONT COUNTER WITH DUST BUILD-UP, LIGHT SHIELDS, HOOD AND VENTS ABOVE FRONT AREA. PREP COOLER GLASS COVER, WINDOWS AND DOORS.
ComplaintJul 26, 2018
8 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, INTERIOR STORAGE CABINET UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY BEVERAGE COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, FRONT COUNTER WITH DUST BUILD-UP, LIGHT SHIELDS, HOOD AND VENTS ABOVE FRONT AREA. PREP COOLER GLASS COVER, WINDOWS AND DOORS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WATER DRIPPAGE ON FLOOR FROM CEILING (AIR CONDITIONING LINE) IN FRONT COUNTER AREA.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
CanvassMar 10, 2017
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT REAR PREP AND FRONT AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND USED PLASTIC GLOVES ON THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintJun 15, 2016
1 infraction
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - Found spoon with handle laying in the lettuce in cold hold unit. Instructed to properly store all utensils in a separate, clean container.
CanvassMar 9, 2016
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED DUST ON AIR FILTER ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE/SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED SOILED SHIRTS AND WASH CLOTHS PILED UP IN REAR CORNER OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LINEN BAG TO STORE ITEMS IN (AND TO MONITOR LEVEL OF SOILED LINENS PILED UP IN PREP AREA).
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA NEAR OFFICE WITH MUCH CLUTTER PILED AGAINST WALLS AND ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ALL ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA AND WALKIN.
LicenseDec 15, 2015
0 infractions
LicenseDec 7, 2015
0 infractions