Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC
Strong record across 22 inspections — minor issues only
2026-02-19 Pass Canvass 9 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER & REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,BREAD CARTS,SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE CABINETS,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE & COUNTER UNDERNEATH,LIGHT SHIELDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER AND BEHIND MENU BOARDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2025-03-07 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2024-05-22 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE SANDWICH PREP STATIONS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE CAULKING AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE TOILET PIPING INSIDE OF FAR-LEFT UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM THE FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN THE FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS BEHIND AND UNDER COOLING EQUIPMENT.
2023-10-02 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND (EMPTIED BOTTLES AND CONTAINERS) UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEASE 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND COOKING/REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
2022-10-28 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN OFFICE/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
2021-09-17 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES FOOD STORED WITH CUSTOMERS FOODS IN CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
2020-09-25 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2019-09-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.
2019-08-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 133 F LOCATED IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.
2018-05-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TUNA, HUMMUS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTI...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND GREASE TRAP, UNDER SHELVING AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TIL...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE LOCATED ...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED SOME PREP COOLERS, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE, WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED DOWNWARD BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
2018-05-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TUNA, HUMMUS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTI...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND GREASE TRAP, UNDER SHELVING AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TIL...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE LOCATED ...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED SOME PREP COOLERS, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE, WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED DOWNWARD BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
2017-04-06 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DERBIS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
2016-09-26 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
food debris and trash found behind prep tables in rear kitchen, instructed to clean and maintain.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
missing thermometer in front prep cooler, instructed to provide.
2016-02-18 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA, DETERIORATED DOOR, EXPOSED INSULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
AIR FLOW HOSES IN PREP COOLER CLOGGED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOSE SUBMERGED IN ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF WITH AIR GAP.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN WARMEST PART.
2015-12-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
2015-12-01 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 40-50 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR AT THE END OF THE EAST PREP LINE NEAR THE DISH ROOM DOOR BETWEEN THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE ANT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLKATION 7-38-020
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
2015-01-09 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE BASEBOARD MISSING AT THE DOOR LEADING FROM THE FRONT PREP AREA INTO THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL BASEBOARDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE VACUUM BREAKER AT THE MOP SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS.
2014-05-29 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS NOT CELAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CELAN ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MINOR CONDENSATION NOTED AT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
2013-12-18 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARMENT SINK AND MOP SINK IN REAR AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP AT FRONT SODA DISPENSING MACHINE
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL FRONT PREP COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRNKS 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
2013-03-19 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE DIRTY MULTI-USE UTENSILS (FLAT PANS AND STAINLESS STEEL BOWLS) OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES IN THE REAR AREA.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS STATED ABOVE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3COMP SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOP AT SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AREA TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DIPPER WELL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT REAR AREA IN FRONT OF LARGE ICE FREEZER BOX AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE FRONT MAIN SANDWICH MAKING AREA, AND AT ALL OF THE CORNERS IN THE RE...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLES AT WALL NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR AS WELL AS REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES AT SAME AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET BASE AND AT HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3COMP SINK.
2011-09-01 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2010-08-30 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
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