Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Potbelly Sandwich Works

211 W Wacker Dr

Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Potbelly Sandwich Works last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 29, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Aug 28, 2024 to Dec 29, 2025.
Has Potbelly Sandwich Works ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 28, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Canvass

Dec 29, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT MEN'S RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR.

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, Dec 29, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 28, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

Mops, brooms and dust pans not stored properly, wet mops sitting in bucket. Instructed to store properly

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 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

Ceiling light fixture missing a shield at main kitchen area, instructed to provide.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 28, 2024 · Original Source

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