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Potbelly Sandwich Shop

50 E Grand Ave, Chicago 60611 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 29, 2026

4

Inspections on record

3

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 29, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
  2. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND WALLS. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 29, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 31, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 19, 2024LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2024LicenseNot ReadyRisk 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 50 E Grand Ave was inspected on Apr 29, 2026 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: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
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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