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Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc

55 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago 60604 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jan 26, 2026

30

Inspections on record

16

Times passed

5

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 26, 2026

  1. #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, TUNA, BEEF SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jan 26, 2026CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 11, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 22, 2024ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2023CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 13, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 16, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 20, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 19, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 30, 2019Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 7, 2019ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2018Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2018Short Form ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 16, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 29, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 22, 2015ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 9, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 10, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 8, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 5, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 10, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 18, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2010CanvassPassRisk 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 Works Llc — questions

Did Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc pass its last health inspection?
Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc at 55 E Jackson Blvd was inspected on Jan 26, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 30 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc?
The most recent inspection cited 1 violation, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, TUNA, BEEF SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED
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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