What is Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc's health inspection score?

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc last inspected?

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc was last inspected on May 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc have?

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc has 12 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc safe to eat at?

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc

Name: Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc
Address: 3424 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 79

3424 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Lakeview

Ranked #521 of 979 in Lakeview

Stable

3 inspections

Last: May 6, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3424 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Feb

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 1DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON PLASTIC CRATES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST REMOVE CRATES FROM PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Observed gaps greater than 1/4 inch at bottom doors sweeps at front and rear exit. Rodent proof both exits.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Observed food debris in gaskets on reach in coolers at prep area. Clean and mantain gaskets.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
Observed both unisex bathrooms in dining area to not have a trash can with a cover or lid. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in both unisex bathrooms.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Observed spillage and food debris build up and the floor beneath the bottled soda shelf in rear prep area and on the floor in the front prep area. Regularly clean and mantain areas free of food debris and spillage.

Base deductions−11 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVE ICE MACHINES IN DINING AREA WITH PINK AND WHITE SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING FROM IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CHUTE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. DISTRICT MANAGER ON SITE,CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE ICE CHUTE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN DOOR. REPAIR/REPLACE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DEBRIS ON FLOORS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND UNDER SHELVES, THROUGHOUT. FLUID SPILLAGE ON FLOOR INSIDE THE CABINET OF SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE UNDER SHELVES. AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−14 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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