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Potbelly Sandwich Shop, North Main Street, Mishawaka, IN, USA

3 years ago

5111 North Main Street, Mishawaka, 46545 Indiana, United States

They gave me a bad brown avacado on my sub sandwich | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting

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Report date: Mar 7, 2024
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies for all employees must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no... See More hand drying device at south toilet room hand sink paper towels were provided during inspection must provide and maintain at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed slow drains at both hand sinks in prep areas must repair and maintain.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed some prep coolers missing interior thermometers must provide and maintain.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers (shakers and squeeze bottles) when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a gap at front double doors along bottom left interior corner of right side door must make tight fitting.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn door gaskets on rear 2- door reach in cooler,1- door prep cooler of online order side.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed 3-compartment sink floor drain backing up and overflowing with water and pooling on to floor when water is released from sink and a foul smelling odor must repair and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-025)(citation issued)

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean food debris build up from all prep & reach in coolers, prep tables,both toaster carts,counter top under soda machine,walk in cooler-shelving units,pop sleeves and fan guard covers.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must grout floor in both front and rear prep/dish washing areas. Must repair or replace loose threshold at entry to walk in freezer.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean excessive food debris build up on floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler & freezer including all floor drains.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean dust build up from upper walls in dining area above serving line. Must clean food splatter from walls in prep/dish washing areas.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean debris build up on filters at both vent hoods.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Mar 7, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx. 15 live small flying insects on the walls and boxes of stock in the food prep areas, dining room and sandwich pickup area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate... See More the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the interior of the sandwich prep cooler next to the conveyor oven and the prep cooler across from the oven.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the walls with food debris on them around the 3-compartment sink.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed 2 certified food managers on duty without a valid allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must have a valid allergen training certificate.

Source: chicago.gov
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5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed the facility without a bodily fluid spill kit and no corresponding clean-up procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop a clean-up procedure and maintain appropriate... See More supplies that correspond with the on-site plan. Must keep both the policy and supplies on site at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

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45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: 4-903. 11(a;c) observed single service articles not inverted in the service area and stored on the floor in basement storage areas. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles off floor.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail cleaning and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

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