Potbelly Sandwich Shop
222 W Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IL 60654
Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 2, 2026
Potbelly Sandwich Shop was last inspected on July 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
July 2, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the prep line cooler#1.instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed some stained cutting boards on top of the prep line coolers at front food prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the build-up on the knozzles at the fountain drink station and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drain pipe underneath the left compartment of the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed internal air thermometer in central line cooler to be in poor repair and non-functioning. Instructed to repair or replace ambient air thermometer and maintain functional thermometer in all cold-holding equipment.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic extendable hose on interior of line cooler (near cookie oven) to be soiled with unnecessary crevices and not easily cleanable. Instructed to remove or replace plastic extendable hose in cooler with model that is easily-cleanable and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces (interior cavity) of line cooler (near cookie oven) to be soiled with food debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors beneath shelves and equipment in the rear hallway to be soiled with dried food debris. Instructed to clean floors beneath equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.