Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc
3424 N Southport Ave, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
May 6, 2025
26
Inspections on record
16
Times passed
7
Times failed
Violations cited on May 6, 2025
- #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 1DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- #41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- #44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON PLASTIC CRATES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST REMOVE CRATES FROM PREMISES.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 3, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 6, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 3, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 27, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 19, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 10, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 21, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 27, 2015 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 19, 2015 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 13, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 27, 2013 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 14, 2013 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 7, 2013 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 7, 2012 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 30, 2012 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 6, 2011 | Tag Removal | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 5, 2011 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 29, 2010 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 22, 2010 | Canvass | Fail | 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 Works Llc — questions
- Did Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc pass its last health inspection?
- Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc at 3424 N Southport Ave was inspected on May 6, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
- What violations were cited at Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 1DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE 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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