POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS

Address: 545 W MADISON ST , CHICAGO, IL 60661, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Jan 8, 2026

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (23 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — 2026-01-08 00:00:00 (Canvass) 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED MEATBALLS AND RED SAUCE BETWEEN 110.0F AND 130.0F AT THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA WARMER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD LISTED TCS FOOD ITEM
• Pass — 2024-02-09 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2024-02-07 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hot running water at front prep area and both restroom hand wash sinks, water temp at 66f. Instructed manager to provide
• Pass — 2023-04-27 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH OF MILK AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS IN THE BOTTOM DESSERT COOLER AND BOTTOM SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2022-04-15 00:00:00 () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE
• Pass — 2021-07-15 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH CONDENSATION AND ICE CREAM RESIDUE/SPILLAGE ON BOTTOM RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINT
• Pass — 2020-09-01 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2020-05-20 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER
• Pass — 2019-08-07 00:00:00 ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2019-03-08 00:00:00 () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES
• Pass — 2018-01-24 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed chipped paint and rust stains on lip cover of grease trap, located underneath three-compartmen
• Pass — 2017-06-07 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found excessive accumulation of ice build up on inside of chest freezer in rear of prep area. Must remo
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2017-06-06 00:00:00 () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Found 2 prep coolers unable to maintain proper temperature of 40F or less. Found ambient air temperature of prep cooler 2nd from the left @ 49.
• Pass — 2016-11-01 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2016-03-16 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROST BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. | 34. FLOORS: CON
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2016-03-14 00:00:00 () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: THE 4TH PREP TOP COOLER WAS OBSERVED TO BE HOLDING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT
• Pass — 2015-03-05 00:00:00 () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED P
• Pass — 2015-03-03 00:00:00 () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED P
• Fail — 2015-02-20 00:00:00 () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED A SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPE
• Pass — 2014-08-01 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. | 33. FOOD AND NON

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