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

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 75 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 October 15, 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 17 total violations across 4 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 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc serve?

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc serves Sandwich cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc

Name: Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc
Address: 7601 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, 60652
Rating: 75

7601 S CICERO AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

Sandwich•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 100% of sandwich restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Oct 15, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+22 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 70/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 basic

Feb

Oct 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. AS WELL AS THE FLOOR IN THE REAR UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK (STANDING WATER) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL WHERE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SITS IS RUBBING CAUSING PAINT TO FADE. ISTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MORE SOLID COVERING IN THE AREA TO AVOID RUBBING OFF OF PAINT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE AIR VENTS IN THE FRONT OVER THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH A HWAVY DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS PREPARED IN THE AREA AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High4 Basic

7 total3 risk factors

47/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INST TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (DELI MEATS, SOUP). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD WITHOUT RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. INSTD TO PROVIDE RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALL NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER WITH CHIPPED PAINT AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR ABOVE STORAGE RACK. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHTSHIELD AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
MISSING A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MISSING HANDLE ON DEEP FREEZER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDLE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PAPER LINING ON SHELVES IN SODA COOLER AT FRONT LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE PAPER LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2/3/23 NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTD TO DISPLAY AND HAVE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM BETWEEN THE DOORS. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE LEVER UNDERNEATH LAST SINK OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTIAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−9 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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