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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS

2300 S THROOP ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Mobile Food Preparer

Inspection summary

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 6, 2016. The most recent inspection, on May 15, 2019, found no infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 27, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on September 6, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 27, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

3 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE LICENSE NUMBER TO BOTH SIDES OF THE TRUCK.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • TRUCK CURRENTLY NEEDS TO BE PLUGGED TO ELECTRICAL SOURCE TO OPERATE POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS. INSTRUCTED ALL EQUIPMENT AND SOURCES OF POWER MUST BE TURNED OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT IN USE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRESH WATER TANK SELF DRAINING. MAINTAIN SAME.
  3. License

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICE OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY IN WHICH THEY PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. LOG BOOK MUST ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE FOR THE INPECTORS REVIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE LICENSE NUMBER TO BOTH SIDES OF THE TRUCK.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • TRUCK CURRENTLY NEEDS TO BE PLUGGED TO ELECTRICAL SOURCE TO OPERATE POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS. INSTRUCTED ALL EQUIPMENT AND SOURCES OF POWER MUST BE TURNED OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT IN USE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRESH WATER TANK SELF DRAINING. MAINTAIN SAME.

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