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Potbelly Sandwich Shop

222 W Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago 60654 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jun 11, 2025

3

Inspections on record

3

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 11, 2025

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE COOLER#1.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE BUILD-UP ON THE KNOZZLES AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jun 11, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 21, 2023LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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 222 W Merchandise Mart Plz was inspected on Jun 11, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Potbelly Sandwich Shop?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE COOLER#1.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET 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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