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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

50 E Grand Ave

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Potbelly Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 29, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Jul 8, 2024 to Apr 29, 2026.
Has Potbelly Sandwich Shop ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 8, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass

Apr 29, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND WALLS. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 31, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 31, 2025 · Original Source

License

Jul 19, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 19, 2024 · Original Source

License

Jul 8, 2024

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source

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