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Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc

Chain

190 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601

The Loop

Jul 30, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Inspectors found 60+ live flies throughout the kitchen, prep areas, and dish washing station.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 60 or more small live flies and 8-10 large flies observed on walls, ceilings, boxes, and in food prep and dishwashing areas with debris buildup.
  • Prep coolers missing thermometers required to monitor food temperatures.
  • Food stored in squeeze bottles and shakers not labeled with common names as required.
  • Gaps around door near toilet rooms allow insect entry; cutting boards worn and discolored; garbage area cluttered with boxes needing removal.

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 #36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED SOME MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #37 — FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

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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 — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

7 violations
Jul 30, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations
Jan 2, 2025Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations