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

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 99 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 January 28, 2026. 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 8 total violations across 5 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 99/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

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: 175 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, 60604
Rating: 99

175 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/28/2026

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0Excellent

Sandwich•The Loop

Ranked #23 of 871 in The LoopBetter than 100% of sandwich restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 28, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

1.6

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

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

-1

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

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

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

Jan

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED MISSING GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-205.11 OBSERVED REAR DISH WASHING/FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A CONTAINER INSIDE THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS BY STORING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE BASIN, HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT PROPERLY WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT AND MANAGER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD.. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS BEHIND THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-302.11 OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER IN ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TOILET PAPER IN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. BUILDING MAINTANENCE PROVIDED TOILET PAPER IN SAID TOILET ROOM DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 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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