900 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Lincoln ParkA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Deli meat stored at unsafe temperature and 35+ live flies found throughout the restaurant.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12LBS SLICED PORTIONED DELI MEAT STORED IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 50- @57.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DELI MEAT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 OR MORE SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP, REAR STORAGE AND DINING ROOM ON WALLS, EXTERIOR SURFACES COOLING EQUIPMENT, ON CARDBOARD BOXES, AND NEAR FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE CABINET WHERE BEVERAGE DISPENSER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 21, 2026.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.