Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
1018 S Canal St, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Mar 10, 2026
21
Inspections on record
12
Times passed
4
Times failed
Violations cited on Mar 10, 2026
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LEAKING CARBONATION UNIT NEXT TO BEVERAGE SYRUP BOXES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Recent Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 7, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 10, 2020 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 22, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 20, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 8, 2017 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 9, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 22, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 15, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 17, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 28, 2015 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 15, 2015 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 16, 2014 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop — questions
- Did Potbelly Sandwich Shop pass its last health inspection?
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop at 1018 S Canal St was inspected on Mar 10, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
- What violations were cited at Potbelly Sandwich Shop?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LEAKING CARBONATION UNIT NEXT TO BEVERAGE SYRUP BOXES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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