Potbelly Sandwich Shop

5004 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703

American

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Potbelly Sandwich Shop has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop's latest score of 86 sits above the St. Petersburg average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Water temped at 70F upon arrival in hand wash sink at front counter. Ran water for approximately 2 minutes and reached 85F. **Corrected On-Site**

27-18-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on line grooved and no longer cleanable. Discussed ways to refurbish cutting boards with manager.

14-09-4

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front counter is soiled with food debris between groove marks. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach-in cooler against wall in front of counter area.

14-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli coolers stained in front counter. Pink mold like substance build up on ice chute of soda dispenser in dinning room.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed the DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form, but the establishment does not have chemical bleach onsite, as confirmed by the manager. I informed the manager that, according to written procedures, an appropriate cleaning chemical must be available to ensure employees can properly respond to vomiting or diarrheal events.

11-27-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved item off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Deli reach in cooler cutting boards heavily grooved.

14-09-4

Aug 13, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Potbelly Sandwich Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Potbelly Sandwich Shop on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Potbelly Sandwich Shop?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Potbelly Sandwich Shop.

How does Potbelly Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Potbelly Sandwich Shop most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Potbelly Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Potbelly Sandwich Shop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Potbelly Sandwich Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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