POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS
303 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL, 60606
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 29, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (3)
- 33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA SMALL LINE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AWARE OF INADEQUATE COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND TAGGED COOLER WITH SIGNAGE INSTRUCTING STAFF NOT TO USE PRIOR TO INSPECTOR ARRIVAL. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE BARRIER BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK BASIN AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT WHERE IT IS NOT AT RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM SPLASH OR SPILLAGE.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY AREAS TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.