POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC
55 W MONROE ST, Chicago, IL, 60603
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 19, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (9)
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER & REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,BREAD CARTS,SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE CABINETS,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE & COUNTER UNDERNEATH,LIGHT SHIELDS.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER AND BEHIND MENU BOARDS.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
- 58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE 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.