POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP

1560 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60610 · Restaurant

19 inspections

1. Canvass30 avr. 2026

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE CUTTING CUTTING BOARD AT DRESS ONE AND THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE BACK LINE WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND WORN ON EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED THE AIR VENTS OVER THE SERVICE LINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2. Plainte12 août 2025

   2 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NOTED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
3. Canvass3 avr. 2025

   5 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNDER THE LARGE TOASTER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS WHERE ITEMS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLING UNIT UNDER SHELVING WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE SODA DISPENCING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF SODA SPLATTER AND DUST UNDER BASE ABOVE THE DISPENCING HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ITEMS DISPENSED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A SMALL BUILD UP OF DEBR, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE FLOOR AND WALL, FLOOR AND SHELVING AREA LOCATED AT THE SOUP WARMING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE VENT ATTACHMENT OVER THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR LOOSE AND HANGING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
4. Canvass25 juill. 2024

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE DRAINS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE METAL SHELVING AND THE SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
5. Canvass23 août 2023

   1 infraction

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • SINGLE USE CUP WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SEASONING SCOOP. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE ON IT.
6. Canvass2 juin 2022

   1 infraction

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
7. Canvass5 janv. 2021

   5 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CANS IN BOTH GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
8. Canvass3 mars 2020

   3 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 2-DOOR PRE COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR PREP/DISHEASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
9. Canvass19 nov. 2019

   2 infractions

   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • BAGS OF SLICED DELI MEAT NOT DATED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND MAINTAIN.NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
     • MINOR LEAK NOTED UNDER REAR HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
10. Canvass6 févr. 2019

    7 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER THAT PERSON IN CHARGE SHOULD BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE(2:40 P.M.) WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, SOUP) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED .
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A CURRENT VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALSO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE CLEAN UP KIT THAT CORRESPONDS WITH PROCEDURE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED TURKEY, PREPARED TUNA, SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO PROVIDE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE BREWER AND COCA COLA DISPENSER LOCATED IN SIT DOWN RESTAURANT AREA. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
11. Canvass26 mars 2018

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT FRONT PREP HAND SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
12. Canvass6 avr. 2017

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND FOOD DEBRI UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE SANDWICH PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON A COUNTER TOP IN THE REAR. MUST ALWAYS HAVE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.
13. Canvass8 déc. 2016

    4 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. OBSERVED DELI MEAT AT 48.7F,DICED CHICKEN AT 50.1F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT FOOD PREP LINE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
14. Canvass12 avr. 2016

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN AND ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
15. Canvass13 mars 2015

    0 infraction

16. Short Form Complaint19 juin 2014

    0 infraction

17. License Re-Inspection6 juin 2014

    0 infraction

18. License Re-Inspection5 juin 2014

    4 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT IN PROCESS OF REPLACING THE HOT WATER HEATER. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES AND CLEAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINBOARDS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE CONSTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO PROBE THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
19. License2 juin 2014

    5 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • INADEQUATE HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED HOT WATER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 97.8F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER WASHING OF DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES AND CLEAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINBOARDS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE CONSTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO PROBE THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN PROVIDED AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE.