Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
100
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Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100 appears in inspection records 27 times, starting in 2010. On Feb 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN BOTH UNISEX RESTROOMS WITH WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURING 48.1 DEGREES F (WEST) AND 50.3 DEGREES F (EAST). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE A TEMPERATURE OF 100 DEGREES F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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86
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
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Jan 13, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 27, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN SAME AREA AS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. A HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 30, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 6, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK FROM DIPPER WELL LOCATED NEAR ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Jun 22, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELF UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAITAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA, NOT MAINTAINED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE
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Jan 24, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA, NOT MAINTAINED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT NECK ON 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 24, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACE. FRONT REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND LOWER SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH OLD FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH FOOD, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE SIDE STORAGE AREA IN THE DINING AREA CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA.
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Mar 16, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE REGISTER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 47.3F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLER WAS STILL WITHIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE AND MOVED TO ANOTHER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACE. FRONT REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND LOWER SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH OLD FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH FOOD, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE SIDE STORAGE AREA IN THE DINING AREA CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA.
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Aug 15, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER,UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,(STORAGE UNITS).MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NEXT TO CASH REGISTER SECTION MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.3F.PREMISES MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW,CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLER.HUMMUS-53.6F, SLICE TOMATO-53.0F COOKED CHICKEN-53.0F,CHICKEN SALAD-53.9F, COOKED EGGS-106.5F,RAW SPINACH-53.0F,GARBANZO BEAN 56.7F,CHOP EGGS-54.1F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW,AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER.APPROX 12LBS OF FOOD AT COST APPROX $80.00 WAS REMOVED FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDICRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,(IE OPEN OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER,TRASH ON GROUNDS AROUND DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED THAT DUMPSTER MUST BE KEPT COVERED AND AREA AROUND DUMPSTER KEPT CLEAN/MAINTAINED.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED (1-15-2016,REPORT #1609779) #35 -EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON 2-LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO CHIP PEELING PAINT ON WALL AREAS IN REAR HAND SINK CORNER AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF STORAGE FOOD CABINET HAS PEELING PAINT LOCATED ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLERS AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN.INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRONT PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN,SHELF ABOVE COOLER FORPRINTER, BOTH OVEN TOASTERS,INCLUDING LEGGS OF EQUIPMWNT,FOOD UNITS INSIDE OF WALS IN COOLER EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST DETAIL CLEAN /MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29 EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON 2-LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO CHIP PEELING PAINT ON WALL AREAS IN REAR HAND SINK CORNER AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS.
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Jan 15, 2016
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: EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON 2-LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO CHIP PEELING PAINT ON WALL AREAS IN REAR HAND SINK CORNER AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS.
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Jul 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN OR CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR DISHWASHING AND PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Jan 21, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR AND ICE CHUTE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN FRONTS LINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN AT ICE CREAM FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH MENS AND WOMENS BATHROOMS WITH NO HOT WATER TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES AND ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND BOWL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NOT HOT WATER IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR AND ICE CHUTE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN FRONTS LINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN AT ICE CREAM FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 14, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES AT THE FRONT SERIVCE LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENT AT EXHAUST HOOD AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AND 1DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAINT/REPAIR WALL NEXT TO THE 3COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTS AT BOTH LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT THE FRONT MILK COOLER AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 22, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA.
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Aug 13, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMP. SINK WHEN RUNNING WATER IN 3-COMP SINK OR WHEN OPENING THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND FIXED THE ISSUE.
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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: SIDE DOOR (BY CASHIER)NOT RODENT PROOFED. A 1/2" GAP NOTED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-20
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER (REMOVE EXCESS ICE), CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE OPENING ON THE BEVERAGE MACHINE AND CABINETS THROUGH OUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEM 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE DINING ROOM STORAGE CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP/DINING AREA AND CLEAN ALL WALLS UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE OPENING AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA.
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Oct 14, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED 10/07/11
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED 10/07/11
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Oct 7, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO RUNNING HOT WATER IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT WASHROOM SINKS ON OR BEFORE DATE OF REINSPECTION (10/14/11).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FRONT PREP SANDWICH LINE HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPIAR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Oct 20, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors not swept at main preparation areas.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found no backflow prevention devices at soda and coffee machine water lines.(check valves)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100 on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100.
Has Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100 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 Works # 100 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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