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

Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 82 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 2, 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 11 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 82/100. 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: 190 N STATE ST, Chicago, 60601
Rating: 82

190 N STATE ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/2/2025

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0Good

Sandwich•The Loop

Ranked #331 of 871 in The LoopBetter than 100% of sandwich restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jan 2, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

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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190 N STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60601

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF SAUCE/CONDIMENT REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN DISREPAIR IN EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF SANDWICH PREP COOLER NEXT TO OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS AND SHELVING ON THE LINE, AND ALONG THE WALL BASES UNDER PLASTIC AND FOAM UNTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handler with long beard, instructed to wear a beard restraints.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Food debris and trash accumulated on electric conduit behind front prep area. instructed to clean and maintain.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT GUEST TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN SANDWICH PREP COOLER FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. SLICED TURKEY, SLICED SALAMI, SLICED ROAST BEEF AND SLICED HAM AT 47.4F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOODS DURING INSPECTION ABOUT 10 POUNDS COSTING $15. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF GUEST TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN THE TOILETROOMS. MUST REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.

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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