Chicago Inspection: POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP — Fail

Chicago CDPH · July 14, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (6): 1. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: Observed approximately 12lbs sliced portioned deli meat stored in 2 door prep cooler at improper cold holding temperature during time of inspection. noted temperature between 50- @57.0f. instructed to 2. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: Observed approximately 35 or more small black live flies flying throughout front and rear prep, rear storage and dining room on walls, exterior surfaces cooling equipment, on cardboard boxes, and near 3. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS: Observed food handler without effective hair restraint. instructed to provide to prevent possible contamination 4. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN: Observed exterior surfaces of hot hold equipment, interior cooling eqiupment, drink mixer stored in dining room, coffee machine, and pop dispenser with accumulated food debris and splatter. instructed 5. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES: Observed faucet neck of 3 compartment sink in disrepair covered with blue adhesive and leaking. instructed to repair and maintain in good condition. (+1 more) Address: 900 W NORTH AVE

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