Potbelly Sandwich Shop

15641 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Potbelly Sandwich Shop four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Scottsdale restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth stored air drying on the counter and multiple sanitizer buckets with 0ppm quat sanitizer. Person in charge portioned santitzer solutions with 150-400ppm quat sanitizer in all sanitizer buckets. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, sliced deli meats/ 56*F prepared

3-501.15(B)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: In small meat prep table cooler, lid loose with styrofoam visible. Repair lid to prevent breaking of styrofoam in to food. (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications

4-501.11

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At self service soda fountain, soda nozzles with accumulation of dark residue. Maintain clean to prevent build up of residue. (4) In EQUIPMENT such as ice bins and BEVERAGE dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of EQUIPMENT such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, BEVERAGE and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending EQUIPMENT: (a) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or (b) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold

4-602.11(E)

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

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 Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Potbelly Sandwich Shop most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale average of 95.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Potbelly Sandwich Shop have averaged around one violation 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.

How often is Potbelly Sandwich Shop inspected?

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

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