900 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Lincoln ParkA follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Food handler worked without hair restraint; equipment covered in food debris and splatter.
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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2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLD EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR COOLING EQIUPMENT, DRINK MIXER STORED IN DINING ROOM, COFFEE MACHINE, AND POP DISPENSER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
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.