⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC

(Also Known As: POTBELLY)

1422 W WEBSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Deli

📍 Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

License #: 68702

19
Total Inspections
15
Passed
3
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2025 Inspection

February 5, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR DRAWER REACH IN/PREP COOLER AT BEGINNING OF SANDWICH PREP LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 28, 2024 Inspection

February 28, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR MILK COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 23, 2023 Inspection

October 23, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT PREP SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH DIRT AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 18, 2022 Inspection

April 18, 2022• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND CHEST FREEZER DUE TO THE EXTERIOR LID SURFACE BEING USE...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 6, 2020 Inspection

August 6, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN LID LINER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER BY THE OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 30, 2020 Inspection

July 30, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: WE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE MACHINES AT FRONT SELF SERVE AREA.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION....(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2019 Inspection

January 14, 2019• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED PASTRY ITEMS, MINI COOKIES, ETC., STORED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA FOR CUSTOMER SELECTION WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INFORMED MAN...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 21, 2018 Inspection

May 21, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 22, 2017 Inspection

December 22, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING KNOB ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 15, 2017 Inspection

May 15, 2017• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET AND DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN REAR. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2016 Inspection

June 21, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THAT RIGHT CATERING PREP TOP COOLER IS HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51 DEGREES. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING S...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 6, 2015 Inspection

February 6, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC LID TO ICE CREAM CASE. MUST REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2015 Inspection

January 27, 2015• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT DOOR LEADING TO OU...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2014 Inspection

February 4, 2014• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 11, 2013 Inspection

March 11, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTERIOR OF ALL FRONT PREP WOODEN CABINETS WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 28, 2013 Inspection

February 28, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES REPEATEDLY PUT ON, TAKE OFF AND USE RUBBER GLOVES TO PREPARE FOODS WITHOUT...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 17, 2012 Inspection

February 17, 2012• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2010 Inspection

February 10, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ...(+1 more)

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