Potbelly Sandwich Works # 114
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
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Score
Potbelly Sandwich Works # 114 has been inspected 26 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Potbelly Sandwich Works # 114 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF DESSERT/SHAKE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH GENDER-NEUTRAL RESTROOMS USED FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. WATER IS MEASURING BETWEEN 73.0F-80.2F AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF DESSERT/SHAKE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 22, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2595370 DATED:05/29/2024 #47---4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. #53--5-501.17--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #56--4-202.18-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE TOASTER OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/21/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 29, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE TOASTER OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AND EQUIPMENTS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE TOASTER OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 14, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 10, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A) OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM NEAREST REAR DOOR WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 83 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 8, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM NEAREST REAR DOOR WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 90 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF TOMATOES ($20). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 3, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES, SOUPS, TUNA SALAD, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK BETWEEN WALL AND ICE CREAM SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340
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Feb 24, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING WAS PROVIDED IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Apr 2, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAKING FOOD TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELEVATED A T LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND NOT KEEP FOOD CONTAINER UNDER SEWAGE LINE
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF DRINK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DRINK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Jun 14, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BACK STORAGE ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT REACH UNDER PREP COOLER BY OVEN IS NOT WORKING. FOOD NOT STORED IN IT. TEMPERATURE OF AMBIEN AIR IN UNIT OBSERVED TO BE 50F. UNIT TAGGED . MUST NOT REMOVE TAG TILL UNIT REPAIRED .FOR CONTACT INFO SEE COMMENTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE TRASH AREA
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May 3, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR BENEATH THE CUSTOMER FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIOMS FROM EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 13, 2016
Reinspection
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: PREP AREA WALLS AND STORAGE ROOM WALLS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/BOXES AT REAR PREP AREA AND 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR SWEEPS AND ELIMINATE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON REAR PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WALLS AND STORAGE ROOM WALLS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 22, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE OVEN, AND REAR STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS NOT CLEAN AND CHIPPING PAINT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL SURFACES,
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Apr 14, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER OVER FLOWING ON TO FLOOR NOT GOING INTO SEWER LINE, AND SMELLY SEWER GAS ODORS COMING FROM DISH AREA, NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE OVEN, AND REAR STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS NOT CLEAN AND CHIPPING PAINT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL SURFACES,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PERSONAL ITEMS REAR STORAGE AREA NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Nov 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE OVEN, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND FRONT STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS AND LIGHT COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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May 19, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN ADJACENT REAR ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING IN ADJACENT ROOM AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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May 9, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED. FRONT ENTRY DUAL DOORS HAS 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING IN CENTER NEAR BOTTOM OF WHERE DOORS MEET. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. ALSO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT PROVIDED OR MAINTAINED FOR ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED OEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES AND PROVIDE LOGBOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN ADJACENT REAR ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING IN ADJACENT ROOM AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Apr 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA, AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE ROOMS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING SOURCE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON WEST WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BOXES AND CLEANING TOOLS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Dec 2, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRONT PREP AREA, COOLERS, OVEN, AND CHEST FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Aug 30, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRONT PREP AREA COOLERS, CABINETS AND OVEN, REAR PREP AREA CHEST FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL HOLE ON BOTTOM OF NORTH WALL AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT SAME AREA, AND CLEAN HOOD ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Aug 19, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY; OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR, ALONG WALLS ON BOXES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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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. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRONT PREP AREA COOLERS, CABINETS AND OVEN, REAR PREP AREA CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER FRONT PREP AREA EQUIPMENT AND THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL HOLE ON BOTTOM OF NORTH WALL AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT SAME AREA, AND CLEAN HOOD ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BOXES/CARDBOARDS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Oct 29, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND NOZZLE OF ICE DISPENSERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE,DRIPPING ON ICE ,WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.UNIT IS PRESENTLY IN USE.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.BUY ICE BAGS FROM A LICENSE RETAIL FOOD PREMISES.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63665-10
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, EQUIPMENTAND PREP COUNTER, FRONT PREP AREA(20 OR MORE),ALSO SMALL FLIES WAS OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AREA(6). OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR HAVING A GAP OF 1/2" TO 1 1/2" BETWEEEN AND BOTTOM FRONT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SMALL FLIES,AND RODENT PROOF DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO63665-10
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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.REPLACE BROKEN DOOR FROM REAR STORAGE NEXT TO EXIT DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Potbelly Sandwich Works # 114 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Potbelly Sandwich Works # 114 on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Potbelly Sandwich Works # 114?
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 # 114.
Has Potbelly Sandwich Works # 114's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Potbelly Sandwich Works # 114 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Potbelly Sandwich Works # 114 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 # 114 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Potbelly Sandwich Works # 114 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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