Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 2, 2026 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

2. Feb 18, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     TCS foods in the Back 1 Door Cooler (#6) was found cold holding at 44-45°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. All TCS food were moved and/or discarded during inspection. Cooler will not be used.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Meat Slicer was found with hardened food debris.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Utensils shall be w/r/s every 4 hours as it is used.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit and the certified food manager certificate were not posted in a conspicous area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

3. Sep 3, 2025 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST

     There is a condensation build up on boxes on the right side of the WI Freezer.

     Correction: Move boxes from underneath the condensation leak or place pan to block the leak until the freezer can be serviced

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)

4. Aug 27, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     The air conditioning unit on this building is not operational. Establishment has temperaory air conditioners set up. The one in the front area is attached to the handsink and leaves this sink unavailable for proper handwashing. There is a second hand washing sink further down the sandwich line.

     Correction: The AC unit is scheduled to be repaired tomorrow Friday, 8/22/25. Management must watch over employees to ensure proper handwashing during service. Follow up by next Wednesday.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST

     There is a condensation build up on boxes on the right side of the WI Freezer.

     Correction: Move boxes from underneath the condensation leak or place pan to block the leak until the freezer can be serviced

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

5. Aug 21, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     The air conditioning unit on this building is not operational. Establishment has temperaory air conditioners set up. The one in the front area is attached to the handsink and leaves this sink unavailable for proper handwashing. There is a second hand washing sink further down the sandwich line.

     Correction: The AC unit is scheduled to be repaired tomorrow Friday, 8/22/25. Management must watch over employees to ensure proper handwashing during service. Follow up by next Wednesday.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST

     There is a condensation build up on boxes on the right side of the WI Freezer.

     Correction: Move boxes from underneath the condensation leak or place pan to block the leak until the freezer can be serviced

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

6. Aug 12, 2024 Routine · 2 priority foundation
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink in the back prep area is blocked by empty boxes and a bucket unavailable for proper handwashing. The sink was cleared during inspection.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at back prep area employee handwashing sink for hand drying. Peper towel was refilled during inspection.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

7. Aug 21, 2023 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.