Potbelly Unit 125
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
52
Score
Across the available record, Potbelly Unit 125 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Potbelly Unit 125 was last inspected on Oct 14, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Tested 500+ppm quaternary ammonia in three-compartments sink. Operator remade manually, tested 300ppm. Recommended to recalibrate sanitizer dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A few packs of sliced provolone 43-46 F stored in reach-in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice cream freezer.
14-69-4
52
Mar 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection. Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Some cutting boards on cooks line in sandwich topping area are grooved at time of inspection. Priority: Basic
14-09-4
Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee move drink off of slicer at beginning of inspection, take drink and dispose of drink. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged pork in triple sink in water without running water. Spoke with employee and they removed pork and put in reach in cooler to finish thawing during inspection. Priority: Basic
06-01-5
Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop sink not hung to dry at time of inspection. Priority: Basic
42-01-4
74
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. ice buildup along door frame of walk-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (109 - Hot Holding) on steam table Employee reheated meatballs to 172F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hummus (50F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cook line **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (45 - Cold Holding); hummus (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (46F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (52F - Cold Holding) inside reachin cooler on cook line Operator placed items in walkin cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. ice buildup along door frame of walk-in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle stored in ice at side machine Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
58
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
47
Oct 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of diced red peppers with dent on side of can
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cashier taking cash and prepping soup with not washing hands after taking cash, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with management proper hand washing when changing duties. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back employee hand wash sink blocked by boxes , corrected, manager moved boxes during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone store on mayonnaise packet , corrected, employee removed phone during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go lids at front line not inverted. Corrected, employee inverted lids during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
58
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of quaternary, corrected, quaternary at 300 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at employee hand wash sink in back prep area . **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair over walk in cooler .
36-32-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, manager removed drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on food prep table, corrected, management removed phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three employees with no hair restraints , corrected , employees placed hair nets on at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in walk in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on floor from ceiling in dry storage area, all water contained in garbage can until pipe is fix .
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with manager proper hand washing procedures regarding glove usage . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg salad 44°, chicken salad 45°. Blue cheese 44°, inspector had operator placed ice on product . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink at front line . Corrected , manager replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 containers not secured in downstairs stock room .
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on back prep table , corrected , manager , removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored reach in freezer not identified nor separated.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with wash in middle sink , corrected , three compartment sink reset with Wash , Rinse and Sanitize **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on fan in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cooks line .
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Potbelly Unit 125 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Potbelly Unit 125 on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Potbelly Unit 125?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Potbelly Unit 125.
How does Potbelly Unit 125 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Potbelly Unit 125 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Potbelly Unit 125's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Potbelly Unit 125 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Potbelly Unit 125 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Potbelly Unit 125 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Potbelly Unit 125 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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