Potbelly

280 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10007
American
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Potbelly appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Potbelly was last inspected on Feb 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from two violations to zero.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Potbelly is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70
Jun 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Mar 27, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Potbelly last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Potbelly on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Potbelly?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Potbelly.

How does Potbelly compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Potbelly most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Potbelly's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Potbelly have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Potbelly 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 inspected?

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