Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
90
Score
Potbelly Sandwich Shop has been inspected 21 times since 2014. Potbelly Sandwich Shop was last inspected on Mar 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LEAKING CARBONATION UNIT NEXT TO BEVERAGE SYRUP BOXES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 6, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER. OBSERVED TURKEY AT 47F, CUT TOMATOES AT 46F, AND SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 51F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEATBALLS IN THE STEAM TABLE WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 131F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1-DOOR SANDWICH CONDIMENT COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. THE COOLER HELD TCS FOODS SUCH AS CUT TOMATOES AND SHREDDED LETTUCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN AND VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR EACH FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 27, 2024
Recent Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SODA BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 6, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SODA BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 30, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREY WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SODA BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 25, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOCK IS MISSING FROM 1 OF 2 UNISEX SINGLE-OCCUPANT TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN BOTH ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE EACH WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON DELI SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, SOUP, SALAD) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER TO THE RIGHT OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN BOTH ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE EACH WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE UNISEX WASHROOM (LEFT SIDE) HANDWASHING SINK HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS OF RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO RECALIBRATE THE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.
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Jul 20, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 7, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FUNCTIONING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP COOLER NEAR ICE CREAM STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NEAREST 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Apr 10, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AS REQUIRED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DONE ON 3/22/19. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE OVEN IN PREP AREA AND VENT FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Mar 22, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MUST BE IN ALL WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT DOOR IN NEED OF TIGHT FITTING STRIP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: LONG HAIR IN NEED OF TIGHTER RESTRAINT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN CLEN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN AND DISCOLORED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 1 COMP PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED REPAIR AT P-TRAP. LEAKS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 20, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKS FROM UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP, AND FROM PIPE UNDER SELF SERVE COKE MACHINE ADJACENT TO THE REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 16, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Nov 8, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED A EMPLOYEE PUSH THE SWINGING DOOR WITH HER GLOVED HANDS AND PUT READY TO EAT VEGETABLES ON SANDWICH AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WENT INTO FRONT PREP AREA FROM DINING AREA,WORKED ON THE REGISTER AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS,BOXES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,SUPPLY STORAGE,DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/8/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.I POSTED A NEW SUMMARY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,REACH IN FREEZER,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,TEA DISPENSER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,UNDER SODA MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR TO DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT HOOD ABOVE OVEN AND VENTILATION VENT IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF OVEN
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Feb 9, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE LARGE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A FUNNEL AT DRAIN AREA UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SOMETHING THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,
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Jul 22, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN STRAINER/COVER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST ON WALLS AND AROUND SIGNS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Jul 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: PACKAGES OF SOUP IN CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER (COOLING FROM LAST NIGHT) IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.5F. INSTD MGR ON PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES, ICE BATH, ETC BEFORE PLACING HOT SOUP IN REFRIGERATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED IN FRONT PREP AREA ON WALLS AND SURFACES. OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED IN REAR ON WALLS, BOXES, AND SHELVING NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST ON WALLS AND AROUND SIGNS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Nov 17, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN DINING AREA NEED PAINTING TO REMOVE ALL CHIPPED SURFACES.
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Jul 28, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED OR POSTED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE SANDWICHES WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLKATION 7-38-012(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER NOTICED N FLOOR NEAR CAPPED DRAIN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, MUST REMOVE WATER AND KEEP AREA DRY.
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Jul 15, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER NEXT TO OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HOLDING AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 57.0F. PLUG NOT PROPERLY SECURED IN WALL SOCKET. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: TUNA SALAD-60.1F, HAM-58.1F, TURKEY-58.1F, PULLED PORK-59.6F, HUMMUS-58.7F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. 40LB VALUED AT $150 VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FLY ACTIVITY OBSERVED IN THE DINING AREA. 30 SMALL FLIES OBSERVED CRAWLING ON BOTH WINDOW LEDGES AND GLASS IN DINING AREA AND IN SELF SERVICE POP DISENSING AREA. 5 LARGE HOUSE FLIES ALSO NOTED ON PREMISES IN DINING AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REQUEST SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 6-16-14 ON REPORT# 1467335 NOT CORRECTED: -32-MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE LARGE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED(BLACK) CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE DIPPER WELL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER NOTICED N FLOOR NEAR CAPPED DRAIN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, MUST REMOVE WATER AND KEEP AREA DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS FROM WALL BEHIND SOUP PREP STATION.
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Jun 16, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROPERLY EXTEND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE OVER THE OPEN SITE DRAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Potbelly Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Potbelly Sandwich Shop on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Potbelly Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Potbelly Sandwich Shop.
Has Potbelly Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Potbelly Sandwich Shop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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 around two times per year on average.
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