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Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc
2264 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jan 13, 2025
22
Inspections on record
12
Times passed
7
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 13, 2025
- #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SINGLE DOOR REACH IN/PREP COOLERS TO NOT HAVE ANY THERMOMETERS PRESENT FOR MEASURING THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ONE IN EACH COOLER. MANAGER PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF MOP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE FAUCET OF MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN DISHWASHING AREA TO BE DAMAGED/NOT OPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PAPER TOWELS PLACED ON TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH ACCEPTABLE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 17, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 7, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 27, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 3, 2020 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 24, 2020 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 15, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 12, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 12, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 4, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 7, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 27, 2014 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 16, 2013 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 9, 2013 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 8, 2012 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 1, 2012 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 24, 2011 | 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 2264 N Lincoln Ave was inspected on Jan 13, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
- What violations were cited at Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SINGLE DOOR REACH IN/PREP COOLERS TO NOT HAVE ANY THERMOMETERS PRESENT FOR MEASURING THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ONE IN EACH COOLER. MANAGER P
- 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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