Potbelly Sandwich Works
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
86
Score
Potbelly Sandwich Works has been inspected 25 times since 2011. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Potbelly Sandwich Works' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2613649 DATED ON 03/12/25 NOT CORRECTED-#55 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK & SODA CRATES BEING USED AS ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER LEVER SINK HANDLE NOT TURNING OFF WATER FLOW AT 3 COMPARMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEVER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN DISH AND PREP AREA NOTED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR DRY STORAGE AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE PREP AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Missing and misplaced thermometer in several prep coolers, instructed to provide in warmest part where it can be seen easily.
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May 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7.5LBS OF SLCIED DELI MEAT STORED INSIDE FRONT PREP COLD HOLD UNIT @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATED RANGED BETWEEN 44.9F-49.2F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PESON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PIC DISCAREDED SAID ITEMS VOLUNATRILY. VALUE @ $23.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERRVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 2, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Refrigerators thermometer kept in rear, instructed to keep in warmest part where it can be seen easily.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Bottom shelf of drawer coolers not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Apr 21, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAG OF FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING ON PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MOVE CHICKEN TO WALK-IN COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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86
Mar 31, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BROOM RACK TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RACK FOR CLEAN RAGS TOO CLOSE TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MOP SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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86
Nov 22, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 15, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 40 FRUIT FRIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASH/STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS (SUGAR, OIL, ETC) STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE. -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED DIRTY RAGS STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND STORE RAGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA THAT IS IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION AND AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRTY WATER AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ENCRUSTED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASH/STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, AND MAINTAIN PREMISE. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH, AND STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COUNTERS, SHELVING, SINKS, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH, AND STANDING WATER, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS, AND BUCKETS STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASH/STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Dec 24, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12- OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15- OBSERVED BROKEN VACUUM BREAKER CAP ON MOP SINK FAUCET FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY, FROM 07/05/18, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 09/07/17 WAS POSTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CURRENT SUMMARY MUST POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 5, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE BEING USED, 0 PPM QUATENARY AND 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANTIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAR WATER LEAKING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LEAKING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. SEROIUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWLS PUSH BUTTONS NOT CALIBRATED TO 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECALIBRATE BOTH SAID HANDWASH BOWLS PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.
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Sep 7, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED INSULATION AT PREP COOLER COVER DOOR, INTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DRAWER COOLERS BOTTOM SHELF NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES DRINKS STORED NEXT TO FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER, FLY TRAP TOO CLOSE TO REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 7, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DRAWER COOLERS BOTTOM SHELF NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OPEN DRINKS FOR EMPLOYEES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY OR WITH A LID.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Oct 25, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT WITH DELI MEATS OVER FILLED AND MEAT DEBRIS SCATTERED IN AND OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST COVERING THE CONDENSER ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL VENT REGISTERS OVER PREP AREAS ON PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 1, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2016
Routine
2 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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT TIME OF INSPECTION: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST INSTALL A NEW DOOR SWEEP TO PROPERLY SEAL/RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOPS IN THE COLD-HOLDING CONDIMENT COOLER WITH THE HANDLE LYING DOWN IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Apr 28, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE FOOD SURFACE COUNTERS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, ALONG WALLBASE, AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND AT CORNERS AT REAR.
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Jan 26, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AT FRONT, AND COMPARTMENTS OF COOLER DRAWERS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTERS AT FRONT OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT ALONG WALLBASE, AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND AT CORNERS AT REAR UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND WHERE NECESSARY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AT REAR WHERE NECESSARY.
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Feb 3, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. PREP COOLER FOUND IN TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 51.F TO 54.F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD AT 49.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. REPAIR PERSON CONTACTED AND ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND ABLE TO REPAIR TO OPERATE AT 40F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 1/2 LB. CHICKEN SALAD AT 49.8F AND 5 LBS. ASSORTED CUT VEGETABLES SUCH AS ARTICHOKES AT 50.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $10.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND TWO DIRTY, WET MOPS AND A DIRTY BROOM HANGING ON ATTACHED HOOK ON THE INSIDE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WERE FOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL DURING INSPECTION AND STORE AT MOP SINK/NON-FOOD AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Jul 16, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 8, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES AT PREMISES ON WALLS BY DISHWASHING AREAS AND DINING AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WORN CUTTING BOARD.(MUST BE REPLACED).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS, TABLES,ETC.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN DIPPER WELL FOR SCOOPED ICE CREAM.
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Jun 5, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CHEST FREEZER DOOR INTERIOR PANEL COVERINGS, EXPOSED INSULATION AND BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDED CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2011
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Potbelly Sandwich Works last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Potbelly Sandwich Works on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Potbelly Sandwich Works?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Potbelly Sandwich Works.
Has Potbelly Sandwich Works' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Potbelly Sandwich Works have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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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