Did Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc pass its last health inspection?

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc at 55 W Monroe St was inspected on Feb 19, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc?

The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc

55 W Monroe St, Chicago 60603 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 19, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 19, 2026

#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER & REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,BREAD CARTS,SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE CABINETS,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE & COUNTER UNDERNEATH,LIGHT SHIELDS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER AND BEHIND MENU BOARDS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 19, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 7, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 22, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 2, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 28, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 17, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 25, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 3, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 23, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 15, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 6, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 26, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 8, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 1, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 29, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 18, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 1, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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 Works Llc — questions

Did Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc pass its last health inspection?: Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc at 55 W Monroe St was inspected on Feb 19, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc?: The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
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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