As of 2025-05-06, Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc

PASS

3424 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Lake View · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2025-05-06

Routine inspection

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Violations at most recent inspection

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 1DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

core violation

MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

core violation

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON PLASTIC CRATES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST REMOVE CRATES FROM PREMISES.

core violation

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20251 inspection

May 6Routine inspectionPASS

20241 inspection

Apr 2Routine inspectionPASS

20231 inspection

Feb 8Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20211 inspection

Nov 1Routine inspectionPASS

20201 inspection

Sep 3Routine inspectionPASS

20191 inspection

Aug 6Routine inspectionPASS

20182 inspections

May 3Re-inspectionPASS

Apr 26Routine inspectionFAIL

20174 inspections

Oct 27Re-inspectionPASS

Oct 26Re-inspectionFAIL

Oct 19Routine inspectionFAIL

Feb 10Routine inspectionPASS

20161 inspection

Mar 21Routine inspectionPASS

20152 inspections

May 27Re-inspectionPASS

May 19Routine inspectionFAIL

20142 inspections

Dec 26Routine inspectionPASS

Mar 13Routine inspectionPASS

20133 inspections

Sep 27Customer complaintPASS

Mar 14Complaint re-inspectionPASS

Mar 7Customer complaintFAIL

20122 inspections

Dec 7Re-inspectionPASS

Nov 30Routine inspectionFAIL

20112 inspections

Apr 6Tag removalCONDITIONAL

Apr 5Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20102 inspections

Jun 29Re-inspectionPASS

Jun 22Routine inspectionFAIL

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc health inspection FAQ

Has Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2025-05-06. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 5 violations at Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc's most recent inspection on 2025-05-06. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc was last inspected on 2025-05-06. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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