FEB 25
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP.
EAT. 96/100
6464 N SHERIDAN RD · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 25, 2026 · passed
14 of 16 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
14 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Nov 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 32025PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2025
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESS STICKY SUBSTANCE AT SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE BY THE NOZZLES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR BROKED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET OF MOP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE SYRUP FROM FLOOR INSIDE THE CABINET OF ICE MACHINE AND SODE DISPENSER IN SERVING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE DOOR IN PREP AREA.REPLACE.
MAY 22024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 2
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, LOOSE CARBROARD, AND EMPTY BOXES BENEATH SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELF AS WELL AS UNDER THE STANDING TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEBRIS.
MAR 302023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 30
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED SMALL REACH IN COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS INSIDE ON COOKING LINE. MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE INTERAL THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 22022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 2
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS NOT PRESENT ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED (TURKEY DELI MEATS) AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A PERSON THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
A SIGN OR POSTER NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT GENDER RESTROOMS, AND HANDWASHING SINKS ARE USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.-- PROVIDED HAND WASHING SIGN ON SITE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
THERMOMETERS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN PREP-LINE COOLERS NEAR THE FRONT DESSERT AREA. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
ALL GENDER RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING TILES NEAR VENT IN THE BACK PREPARATION/STORAGE AREA ARE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
THE PERSON THAT HOLDS THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HOLD A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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FEB 42020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FEB 282019PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED MINERAL BUILD-UP AT GRAY PANEL OF ICE MACHINE(SELF SERVE)IN DINING AREA,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LABEL FOOD BOTTLES(WHITE DRESSING) WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS -
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MILK/BREAD CRATES USED FOR SHELVES REMOVE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES FOR HOUSEKEEPING PURPOSE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSIDE REFUSAL STORAGE NOT MAINTAIN,EXCESS DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE/RECYCLE CONTAINERS:PAPERS,GLOVES,FOOD ETC,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER(BROWN BAGS FILLED WITH PAPER,BOXES,SODA BOXES, ETC. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN REAR PREP ROOM WITH BLACK DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
MAY 42018PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DOOR BROKEN TO SEPARATE PATRONS AREA FROM FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REPLACE DOOR TO FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR PREP ROOM WITH BLACK DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING, VENTS, AND LIGHTS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT BULB ABOVE HOOD. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED THERMOMETER MISSING FROM SMALL REFRIGERATOR ACCROSS FROM CONVEYER OVEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
NOV 142017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SODA NOZZLES AT SODA DISPENSER STICKEY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NOZZLES REGULARLY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSER CABINET DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED INTERIOR OF HOOD OVER SANDWICH CONVEYOR OVEN GREASY AND DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOT HOOD.
MAY 262017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 26
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED HOTEL PANS NOT PROERLY STORED(INVERTED) AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AFTER SANITIZING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH ICE CREAM ON BOTTOM OF FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN ICE CREAM FREEZER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED CEILING PANELS DIRTY AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT LINE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
JAN 192017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED FOOD PARTICULATES ON TOASTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS VENTILATION NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED NO GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR PROVIDE A LOCATION OF WHERE IT IS BY THE NEXT INSPECTION.
MAR 212016PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2016
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM TRAY OF THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD, AND UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN THE LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND CLEAN SHEILDS AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR, AROUND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 22015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 2
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A MINIMUM PINK MINERAL BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOV 102014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 10
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND NO SNEEZE GUARDS INSTALLED AT STATION WHERE CLEAN SALAD BOWLS ARE STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND GLASS LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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