What is Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100's health inspection score?

Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100 has a SafeDine safety score of 95 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 # 100 last inspected?

Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100 was last inspected on February 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100 have?

Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100 has 4 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100 safe to eat at?

Yes, Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100 has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100 serve?

Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100 serves Sandwich cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100

Name: Potbelly Sandwich Works # 100
Address: 209 S LA SALLE ST, Chicago, 60604
Rating: 95

209 S LA SALLE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/6/2026

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0Excellent

Sandwich•The Loop

Ranked #72 of 871 in The LoopBetter than 100% of sandwich restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Feb 6, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

0.8

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

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

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

100

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.

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209 S LA SALLE ST, Chicago, IL 60604

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Jan 2024

1 inspections

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

Mar

Feb 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN BOTH UNISEX RESTROOMS WITH WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURING 48.1 DEGREES F (WEST) AND 50.3 DEGREES F (EAST). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE A TEMPERATURE OF 100 DEGREES F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE 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.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−4 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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