Potbelly Sandwich Works
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
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Score
Potbelly Sandwich Works appears in inspection records 26 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 2, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR(S). MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 13, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 11 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. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN 2 OUT 2 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECETABLE FOR ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL FOOD PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN 2 OUT 2 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECETABLE FOR ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. MUST PROVIDE TIGHTFITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES
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Sep 22, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 30 - 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP, REAR FOOD PRED, UTILITY SINK AND TOWEL STORAGE CABINET. RECOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. MUST PROVIDE TIGHTFITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN 2 OUT 2 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECETABLE FOR ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.
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Sep 19, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 92F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 30 - 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP, REAR FOOD PRED, UTILITY SINK AND TOWEL STORAGE CABINET. RECOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN 2 OUT 2 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECETABLE FOR ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. MUST PROVIDE TIGHTFITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 8, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 17, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK 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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH DISHWASHING AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Oct 9, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED,POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS.OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND CUTTING DELI MEAT AND WIPED HANDS ON DIRTY APRON THEN WENT TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT SALAD PRODUCTS WITH SAME GLOVES ON .ANOTHER FOOD EMPLOYEE USING PLASTIC GLOVE DOING CLEANING WITH AND THEN START SERVING AND PREPARING FOOD . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING (EQUIPMENT) REQUIREMENTS; THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY (SLOW DRAINING), OBSERVED STANDING(ODOR DIRTY) WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT(BASIN) BACKUP INSIDE ANOTHER COMPARTMENT(BASIN) WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK 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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH DISHWASHING AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 5, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(A) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING (EQUIPMENT) REQUIREMENTS; THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY (SLOW DRAINING), OBSERVED STANDING(ODOR DIRTY) WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT(BASIN) BACKUP INSIDE ANOTHER COMPARTMENT(BASIN) WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 28, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE PALLETS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE UNITS, PALLETS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO LOWER WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, FOOD SPLASHES BY CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES, AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 1, 2017
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: OBSERVED 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS, AND FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES, AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN SOME OF THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 8, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH-OUT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS NEED RE-GROUTING, (3-COMP SINK,MOP SINK,IN FRONT WALK IN COOLER,HAND SINKS,COOLERS,OVENS,ETC).MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS THROUGH-OUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF BOTH VENTILATION HOODS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Oct 26, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER BEHIND CASHIER WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.9F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. MUST NOT USE COOLER.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW,CDI.MUST CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPT FOR TAG REMOVAL.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 FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF COOLERS. APPROX 2-LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 45.0F,POTATO SALAD -53.4F,MACARONI SALAD AT 55.4F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.ALL FOODS REMOVED FROM COOLERS AND DISCARDED, APPROX 2 1/2 LBS,COST $10.00-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED,DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 5-13-2016 REPORT #1770709. MANAGER REMOVED SUMMARY FROM BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON THE OTHER SIDE OF COUNTER BY PRINTER MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANGER THAT SUMMARY MUST ALWAYS BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010B.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH-OUT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS NEED RE-GROUTING, (3-COMP SINK,MOP SINK,IN FRONT WALK IN COOLER,HAND SINKS,COOLERS,OVENS,ETC).MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS THROUGH-OUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF BOTH VENTILATION HOODS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR, AND HANDLES,INTERIOR OF ALL PREP STATION COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING AND AROUND STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN,AND PRPERLY ELEVATE ALL SUPPLIES ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED.BROOMS IN POOR REPAIR AND UNCLEAN DUST PANS STORED AFTER USE ON WALL.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE AFTER USE. REPLACE BROOM.
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Aug 20, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS,IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN WASHROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Aug 11, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED THREE SMALL PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED THE FIRST COOLER AT 44.9 DEGREES F, THE SECOND COOLER AT 50 DEGREES F AND THE THIRD AT 46 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 46.9-52 DEGREES F, 7LBS OF COLE SLAW AT 49-52 DEGREES F, 1LB OF CREAM CHEESE AT 46 DEGREES F, 1LB OF CHEESE AT 52 DEGREES F, 1LB OF EGGS AT 52 DEGREES F AND 1LB OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 52 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS,IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN WASHROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jul 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE UNDER AND AROUND SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE MACHINE AT COUNTER IN FRONT. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INBETWEEN, AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA, BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND UPSTAIRS ELECTRICAL CLOSET. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT PANELS AT CEILING IN REAR OVER 3-COMP SINK AND WHERE NECESSARY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CONTINUE TO MONITOR CLUTTER AND HARBORAGE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 30, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE COOLER IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALSO FLOOR AT THE SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Nov 5, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ICE BOX FREEZER INTERIOR LINING LID LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT MAIN SANDWICH MAKING LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Sep 22, 2011
Routine
4 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. MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQIUPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND PREP COOLERS AND PREP TALBES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGOUT PREMISES 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 walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. Observed poor floor grouting in rear prep/dishroom area- must fix, to prevent pest harborage.
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Aug 4, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Previous minor violations from 2/9/09 visit, not corrected at this time (report#15463): #32-cutting boards with deep/dark grooves must be replaced, #33-interior ledges & walls in most reach-in coolers at front prep area must be kept clean due to food debris, #38=interior of hoods (x2) with dust build-up must be kept clean.
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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. Floors under/behind equipment at front prep area must be cleaned.
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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 Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Potbelly Sandwich Works?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven 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 two violations 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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