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Potbelly Sandwich Shop, 1419 West Lane Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115, United States

3 years ago

1419 West Lane Road, Machesney Park, 61115 Illinois, United States

Approximately two weeks ago I drove through and ordered a veggie sandwich with chicken on wheat and immediately after I was very nauseous and had lots of stomach pain for the rest of the night and woke up the next morning still a little nauseous but went away within an hour or so and then 4 days ago I drove through again the same location in ordered a salad oh, some sort of Cobb salad I believe it was with eggs and bacon and Chicken on it and immediately when I was done felt exactly the same way but it has lasted for a few days. | Symptoms: Nausea, Stomach Pain

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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
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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
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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.

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