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Potbelly Sandwich Shop Food Poisoning

Potbelly Sandwich Shop Food Poisoning

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Potbelly Sandwich Works, 1459 W Taylor St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 13, 2024
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

#potbellysandwichshop #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Potbelly Sandwich Works, 2264 N Lincoln Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 17, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks in front and rear prep/dish area. Must provide and maintain

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: thermometer needed at the… See more

#potbellysandwichshop #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Potbelly Sandwich Works, 5426-5428 S Lake Park Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 18, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 16 observed a 1/4' gap at the bottom of the front carry out(north) exit door. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

49. Non-food/food… See more

#rodents #mice #rats #potbellysandwichshop #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

On Fruday December 13th i met my son for lunch at Potbellys. I had the tuna sandwich and he had a salad. Common ingredients are tomato and lettuce. Friday night I was sick with vomiting and diarrhea and continued on Saturday. My son said he had the… See more

#potbellysandwichshop #southelgin #illinois #unitedstates #lettuce #salad #sandwich #tomato #tuna

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Potbelly Sandwich Works, 5426-5428 S Lake Park Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 8, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a 1/4' gap at the bottom of the front carry out(north) exit door. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces… See more

#mice #rodents #rats #potbellysandwichshop #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps
Suspected source: Salami
Pepperoni
Capicola
Onset: 1 to 2 days
Duration: Less than 4 hours  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps

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I had their apple pecan salad for lunch. It tasted good and I ate the whole thing in one sitting. About an hour later I noticed heavy bowel movements. Few hours later, that turned into horrible diarrheas and ended up throwing up a few times. I was… See more

#nuts #potbellysandwichshop #plano #texas #unitedstates #pecan #salad

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