As of 2026-05-15, Potbelly Sandwich Works, Llc received a Pass w/ Conditions on its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Potbelly Sandwich Works, Llc

CONDITIONAL

3636 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

North Center · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-05-15

Routine inspection

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Violations at most recent inspection

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

priority violation

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS MEATBALL, SOUPS, SANDWICHES, SWEET PORK BBQ ETC. PER MENU ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

priority violation

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

priority violation

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED DOUBLE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH OPENING BETWEEN BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

core violation

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

core violation

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

core violation

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAN AT ALL TIMES.

core violation

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES AND NEW EMPLOYEES HAVE A 30 DAYS GRACE PERIOD TO OBTAIN THEIR CERTIFICATION.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20261 inspection

May 15Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20252 inspections

Dec 15Routine inspectionPASS

Feb 4Routine inspectionPASS

20241 inspection

Jan 22Routine inspectionPASS

20231 inspection

May 12Customer complaintPASS

20222 inspections

Jul 14Customer complaintPASS

Apr 15Routine inspectionPASS

20211 inspection

Feb 9Routine inspectionPASS

20192 inspections

Dec 3Customer complaintPASS

May 14Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20172 inspections

Oct 26Customer complaintPASS

Jul 3Routine inspectionPASS

20162 inspections

Nov 18Routine inspectionPASS

Feb 5Routine inspectionPASS

20151 inspection

Oct 29Routine inspectionPASS

20141 inspection

Sep 8New licensePASS

Potbelly Sandwich Works, Llc health inspection FAQ

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

Potbelly Sandwich Works, Llc received a Pass w/ Conditions on its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-05-15. 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 8 violations at Potbelly Sandwich Works, Llc's most recent inspection on 2026-05-15, including 3 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. 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 2026-05-15. 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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