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Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc

190 N State St, Chicago 60601 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 6, 2026

25

Inspections on record

18

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 6, 2026

  1. #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED SOME MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
  3. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG SIDE DOOR IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER NEAR TOILET ROOMS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
  4. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED SOME DISCOLORED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF PREP COOLERS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
  5. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
  6. #54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.111 : MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE BOXES FROM INSIDE ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA GROUNDS AND MAINTAIN.
  7. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 6, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 30, 2026CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 2, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 17, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2022ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 4, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 16, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 28, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 26, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 15, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 5, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2015CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2014CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 17, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 29, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 21, 2012Complaint-FirePassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2012Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2012CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 13, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 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 190 N State St was inspected on Aug 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc?
The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED SOME MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS 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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