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

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 77 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 January 13, 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 25 total violations across 6 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 77/100. 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: 2264 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 77

2264 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/13/2025

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Sandwich•Lincoln Park

Ranked #398 of 764 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 100% of sandwich restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 13, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 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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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED TWO SINGLE DOOR REACH IN/PREP COOLERS TO NOT HAVE ANY THERMOMETERS PRESENT FOR MEASURING THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ONE IN EACH COOLER. MANAGER PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF MOP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE FAUCET OF MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN DISHWASHING AREA TO BE DAMAGED/NOT OPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PAPER TOWELS PLACED ON TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH ACCEPTABLE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER.

Base deductions−9 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WHERE VEGETABLE ARE STORED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW LEAK ON PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2587910 ON 01/10/2024 #55) 6-201.11 STILL OBSERVED CRUMBLED BRICK THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE REPAIR ISSUE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SEAL HOLES ON WALLS. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUE.

Base deductions−21 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WHERE VEGETABLE ARE STORED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW LEAK ON PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED TOILET IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO FRONT SELLING AREA NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. OBSERVED TOILET CLOGGED WHEN FLASHING OVERFLOWING WITH TISSUE PAPER. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER TOILET ROOM FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#2556457 ON 05/27/2022. VIOLATION#55. CRUMBLE BRICKS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ARE NO EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.SEAL HOLES ON WALLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−25 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-204.18: CONDENSATION FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE AND NO FOOD SHOULD BE STORED UNDER SAID UNIT. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): SOIL DEBRIS WAS FOUND THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS BASEMENT AND SODA SYRUP WAS FOUND SPILLED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA UNDER THE SODA BOX DISPENSING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: CRUMBLE BRICKS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ARE NO EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.SEAL HOLES ON WALLS

Base deductions−6 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med3 Basic

7 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. THE MANAGER STATED PAPERS ARE IN BACKORDER. MUST SUPPLY PAPER TOWEL OR HAND-DRYING UNIT AT SAID SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
SMALL PREP COLD UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH INADEQUATE AIR TEMP OF 50F TO 66.5F. TCS FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE MENTIONED UNIT: SLICED TOMATOES(48.7F TO 50.3F) AND CHOPPED LETTUCES(59.1F TO 62F). THE COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SLICED TOMATOES 48.7F TO 50.3F; CHOPPED LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 59.1F TO 62F, THREE BOTTLES OF MAYO AT TEMP OF 59F. COLD /CHOPPED FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CONDENSATION FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE AND NO FOOD SHOULD BE STORED UNDER SAID UNIT. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SOIL DEBRIS WAS FOUND THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS BASEMENT AND SODA SYRUP WAS FOUND SPILLED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA UNDER THE SODA BOX DISPENSING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CRUMBLE BRICKS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ARE NO EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.SEAL HOLES ON WALLS

Base deductions−41 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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