Potbelly Sandwich Works
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
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Score
Potbelly Sandwich Works has been inspected 24 times since 2011. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT BEING SUPPORTED BY SODA CRATES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DISCONTINUE USE OF SODA CRATES TO SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON WALLS, ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER, AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 22, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP AT SIDE OF ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL NOT HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLES LOCATED IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE MUST BE PROVIDED TO ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.
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Mar 24, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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May 12, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: REFRIGERTOR THERMOMETER KEPT AT REAR OF PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART PF COOLER WHERE IT IS EASILY MONITORED.
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Sep 3, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2019
Complaint
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER COLD HOLDING AT 50 DEGREES F IN FRONT (COOK-LINE) PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME HOT WATER AT 98-100 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. ONSITE ENGINEERS ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION REPAIRED AND RESTORED HOT WATER TO FACILITY, HOT WATER AT 120 DEGREES F.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS IN REAR (COOK-LINE) PREP AREA. TURKEY, HUMMUS, SOFT CHEESE ETC AT 46-54 DEGREES F INSIDE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF COLD FOOD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPX $150 25LBS
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC; SUMMARY REPORT NOT ON PREMISES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SUMMARY REPORT MUST REMAIN DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 20, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP CONNECTION OF FAUCET SPRAYER IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 2-PREP COOLERS BEHIND COUNTER NEED REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 22, 2018
Routine
2 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 EMPLOYEE USING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES . UPON INSPECTION EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON PHONE. AFTER PHONE CALL DIDN'T WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUTTING GLOVES ON TO PREPARE SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS, CDI. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY BEFORE HANDLING FOOD,( IE, TALKING ON PHONE, HANDLING MONEY,TOUCHING THEIR FACE,ETC). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.NO HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE HAND SINKS IN ESTABLISHMENT,IE FRONT EXPOSED SINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 58.0F,REAR HAND SINKS-52.1F,56.7F, AND MEN'S WASHROOM HAND SINK USED BY STAFF 63.F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOR HAND WASHING MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 85.0F. LICENSED PLUMBER RESTORED HOT WATER TO ALL HAND SINKS 127.0F-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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May 15, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT REACH IN FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE MACHINE IN NEED OLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLENA AND REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND OLD SYRUP BUILD UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION, THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENTS WITH THICK DIRT AND FOOD 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: THE VENTILATION HOOD HAS THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 14, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #948383 dated on 7-29-16 for violation #(35) WALL BEHIND (CHILI,SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT), IN POOR REPAIR,(PEELING).instructed mgr to correct violations within given time frame. serious citation issued 7-42-090
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Jul 29, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION (#18 LIVE INSECTS-FRUIT FLIES) STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 7-20-2016 REPORT #1946852. OBSERVED 24 LIVE INSECTS ON WALLS AND FLYING ON PREMISES.PEST CONTROL COMPANY CALLED NOW BY MANAGER DURING INSPECTION FOR SERVICE.MANAGER IN THE PROCESS TO MINIMIZE LIVE ACVITY DURING INSPECTION. VIOLATION ABATED.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS NEXT TO TOASTER MACHINE LIDS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE RIGHT SIDE INTERIOR AREA .MUST REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ,EXTERIOR OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN AND FOOD CART INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALL BEHIND (CHILI,SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT), IN POOR REPAIR,(PEELING).MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 20, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS NEXT TO TOASTER MACHINE LIDS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE RIGHT SIDE INTERIOR AREA .MUST REPAIR.
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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. APPROX 2LBS OF HUMMUS AT 48.4F,1LB OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 46.7F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. APPROX 4LBS OF FOOD COST ,APPROX $20.00 FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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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 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.23 LIVE INSECTS,(FRUIT FLIES) ON WALLS AND FLYING IN AREA LOCATED IN REAR BY WASHROOMS AND SMALL DINING AREA FOR CUSTOMERS NEAR WASHROOMS. ALSO 12 LIVE INSECTS IN DISHWASHING AREA,AND 3 ON WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA .MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE .SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED IN A PLACE THATS EASILY VISIBLE TO ALL PATRONS.ALSO NONE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ,EXTERIOR OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN AND FOOD CART INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALL BEHIND (CHILI,SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT), IN POOR REPAIR,(PEELING).MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 6, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: observed excessive old food OBSERVED ROLLING FOOD CARTS FOR FOOD STORAGE,SALAD DRESSING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND BREAD STORAGE NOT CLEAN OF OLD FOOD,DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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May 15, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. FOUND VARIOUS PUDDLES OF WATER UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AREA IN THE BACK AND ALSO UNDER THE 2DR FREEZER.MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO FOUND DEBRI AND GRIME BUILD UP AT THE SAME AREAS STATED ABOVE. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE 3-COMP SINK, AND UNDER THE 2DR FREEZER. MUST ADJUST TIMERS ON BOTH RESTROOM HAND SINKS SO THAT RUNNING WATER LASTS A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT ALL TIMES.
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May 8, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECION FOUND APPROXIMATELY 6LBS(VALUE $30.00) OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 60F AND 52F RESPECTIVELY IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT WHICH WAS MAINTAINING 40F AND BELOW. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT COLD FOODS MUST ALWAYS BE AT 40F.CDI.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUDN NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT 845AM. MANAGER CALLED PLUMBER AT 905AM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINKS WAS 70F.PLUMBER ARRIVED AT 1015AM. AT 1115AM PLUMBER REPAIRED THE MIXING VALVE AND ALL HAND SINKS NOW HAVE HOT WATER AT 85F. CDI.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND 2 REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS OBSTRUCTED (ONE WITH A TALL LARGE CASE OF BREAD IN FRONT OF IT AND THE ONE BY THE 3-COMP SINK HAD A SANITIZER BUCKET INSIDE OF IT WITH NO PAPER TOWELS AND/OR SOAP. INSTRUCTED THAT EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST ALWAYS HAVE SOAP,PAPER TOWELS AND MUST NEVER BE OBSTRUCTED AND MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CDI.
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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: DURING INSPECTION FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR AREA BY THE 3-COMP SINK ON WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. FOUND VARIOUS PUDDLES OF WATER UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AREA IN THE BACK AND ALSO UNDER THE 2DR FREEZER.MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO FOUND DEBRI AND GRIME BUILD UP AT THE SAME AREAS STATED ABOVE. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE 3-COMP SINK, AND UNDER THE 2DR FREEZER. MUST ADJUST TIMERS ON BOTH RESTROOM HAND SINKS SO THAT RUNNING WATER LASTS A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO STORE KNIVES OR BOARD SCRAPPERS BETWEEN CUTTING BOARDS AND EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE DISCOLORED ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AND DEBRIS. 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 PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 25, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AT FRONT SERVICE SANDWICH MAKING AREA AND AT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST REPAIR VENT AT THE LADIES RESTROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE STAFF PERSONAL BELONGINGS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 21, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER-REMOVE DIRT/DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX LEAK AT BASE OF COPPER PIPES ABOVE 3-COMP. SINK IN REAR.
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Sep 14, 2012
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: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES-30 IN THE REAR AND 10 IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL SERVICES FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER-REMOVE DIRT/DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX LEAK AT BASE OF COPPER PIPES ABOVE 3-COMP. SINK IN REAR.
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Jun 16, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Potbelly Sandwich Works last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Potbelly Sandwich Works on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Potbelly Sandwich Works?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Potbelly Sandwich Works.
Has Potbelly Sandwich Works' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Potbelly Sandwich Works 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Potbelly Sandwich Works is inspected around two times per year on average.
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