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

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). 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 November 14, 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 16 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc safe to eat at?

Yes, Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc

Name: Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc
Address: 150 S WACKER DR, Chicago, 60606
Rating: 98

150 S WACKER DR, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/14/2025

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0Excellent

West Loop

Ranked #736 of 1000 in West Loop

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Nov 14, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

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

-2

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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150 S WACKER DR, Chicago, IL 60606

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

3 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass w/ Conditions

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR(S). MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN 2 OUT 2 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECETABLE FOR ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL FOOD PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN 2 OUT 2 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECETABLE FOR ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. MUST PROVIDE TIGHTFITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROX 30 - 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP, REAR FOOD PRED, UTILITY SINK AND TOWEL STORAGE CABINET. RECOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN 2 OUT 2 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECETABLE FOR ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. MUST PROVIDE TIGHTFITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 92F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROX 30 - 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP, REAR FOOD PRED, UTILITY SINK AND TOWEL STORAGE CABINET. RECOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN 2 OUT 2 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECETABLE FOR ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. MUST PROVIDE TIGHTFITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−19 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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