Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC

Name: Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC
Address: 542 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL

542 S Dearborn St

Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Complaint

Jun 23, 2026

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0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 23, 2026 · Original Source

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Feb 10, 2026

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2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT COLD WATER ACCROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SODA CRATES STORED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP TABLE USED FOR SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE CRATES FOR ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source

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