Potbelly Sandwich Shop

205 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606
American
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Potbelly Sandwich Shop stretching back to 2023. On Dec 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around two violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Potbelly Sandwich Shop on the better side of that line. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2023
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Potbelly Sandwich Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Potbelly Sandwich Shop on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Potbelly Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Potbelly Sandwich Shop have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Potbelly Sandwich Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Potbelly Sandwich Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Potbelly Sandwich Shop is inspected roughly once per year on average.