Potbelly Sandwich Shop

2520 S Falkenburg Rd, Tampa, FL 33619

American

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Potbelly Sandwich Shop four times, with records going back to 2023. On Sep 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Potbelly Sandwich Shop on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach spray bottle on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green sponge and brush in handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Italian seasoning. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in pie crust crumbles. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on glove station in kitchen.

40-06-5

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bathroom. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near bulk soda storage.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch held over grilled chicken in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone n prep table in kitchen near dry storage shelf. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk vitamin water bottles on floor in dry storage area under rack. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on clear blender on clean dish drying rack above three compartment sink.

16-48-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On metal and plastic containers on dry storage shelf.

16-46-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in kitchen. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Potbelly Sandwich Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Potbelly Sandwich Shop on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Potbelly Sandwich Shop?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Potbelly Sandwich Shop.

How does Potbelly Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Potbelly Sandwich Shop most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

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

No. Recent inspections at Potbelly Sandwich Shop have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Potbelly Sandwich Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Potbelly Sandwich Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Potbelly Sandwich Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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