Potbelly Sandwich Shop
225 E CHICAGO, CHICAGO 60611
Restaurant · Risk 1 (High)
Risk
Low
score 4/100
3
inspections on file
7
total violations
2
critical violations
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Risk assessment
auto-generatedThis establishment consistently meets health standards with no pattern of concern. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-21) earned a Grade A. Inspectors recorded 2 critical violations across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. The trend is positive: its latest grade improved over the prior inspection.
Inspection history
- A2026-05-21Pass · Complaint Re-Inspection
- minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GA…
- minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS SURFACES STAINED AND PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
- F2026-05-13Fail · Complaint
- CRITICAL 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLIES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTRO…
- minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS SURFACES STAINED AND PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
- minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GA…
- B2025-08-06Pass w/ Conditions · Canvass
- CRITICAL 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM 1 COMPARTMENT IT BACKS UP INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT IN ADDITION TO LEAKING HEAVILY FROM THE TOP…
- minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Source: Chicago Dept. of Public Health (data.cityofchicago.org · 4ijn-s7e5). This page is a snapshot — verify current status with the official city portal.