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As of 2026-07-14, Potbelly Sandwich Shop failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

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900 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Noble Square · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-07-14
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Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12LBS SLICED PORTIONED DELI MEAT STORED IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 50- @57.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS F
priority violation
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 OR MORE SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP, REAR STORAGE AND DINING ROOM ON WALLS, EXTERIOR SURFACES COOLING EQUIPMENT, ON CARDBOARD BOXES, AND NEAR FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE
priority violation
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
core violation
OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLD EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR COOLING EQIUPMENT, DRINK MIXER STORED IN DINING ROOM, COFFEE MACHINE, AND POP DISPENSER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN SA
core violation
OBSERVED FAUCET NECK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR COVERED WITH BLUE ADHESIVE AND LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
core violation
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING RACKS, PREP TABLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop health inspection FAQ

Has Potbelly Sandwich Shop passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Potbelly Sandwich Shop failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-07-14. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GutCheck rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Potbelly Sandwich Shop have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 6 violations at Potbelly Sandwich Shop's most recent inspection on 2026-07-14, including 2 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Potbelly Sandwich Shop last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Potbelly Sandwich Shop was last inspected on 2026-07-14. GutCheck's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

Independent service — not affiliated with the City of Chicago, Cook County, or any restaurant. Health inspection data sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections open-data feed (data.cityofchicago.org, dataset 4ijn-s7e5), rebuilt from the live feed on every deploy. Neighborhood is derived from ZIP code and is approximate.

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