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Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc

Chain

190 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601

The Loop

Jan 2, 2025 โ€” Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Cooler gaskets need repair and handwashing sink has a leak that must be fixed.

Key Findings

  • Gaskets on the sauce and condiment reach-in cooler next to the front prep handwashing sink must be repaired.
  • A leak was observed at the handwashing sink faucet in the front prep area and requires repair and maintenance.
  • Mechanical ventilation in both employee and customer restrooms is not functioning properly and must be repaired.

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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Violation code #47 โ€” FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

MUST REPAIR GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF SAUCE/CONDIMENT REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Violation code #51 โ€” PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 86% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 6, 2026.

Aug 6, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

7 violations
Jul 30, 2026Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations
Jan 2, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations