Chicago Inspection: POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS — Pass

Chicago CDPH · May 4, 2026

47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERSIN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.18: **C** Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED UNDER BEVERAGE/SODA STATION AND DINING ROOM AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11: **C** Mechanical- Ventilation OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AND IN TOILET ROOMS VENTILATION VENTS ENCRUSTED WITH DUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Result: Pass Type: Restaurant Address: 924 W BELMONT AVE Risk: Risk 1 (High)

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