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Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc: health inspection history

1 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60602

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Address
1 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60602
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on May 12, 2026
License number
1300088
Latest inspection
May 12, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown
9 inspections, Jan 27, 2021 to May 12, 2026

Across these 9 inspection records, results were: 6 × Pass; 3 × Fail. 16 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

May 12, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

May 7, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOLERS, PREP TABLES,STORAGE CABINETS.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.13 : MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS,WALL BASES,UNDERSIDES OF COUNTER TOPS TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY POINTS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
  • 59.PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2636011 4/30/26 NOT CORRECTED #38-6-501.111 : STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 10- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN OPENINGS IN FRAME AND CREVICES ON UNDERSIDES OF SODA CABINET,UPPER BEAMS AT SEATING BOOTH IN DINING AREA NEXT TO SODA CABINET AND INSIDE OF GAP SURROUND OF SODA CABINET AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR INSIDE OF CABINETS AND COMPONETS OF…

Apr 30, 2026 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 8- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN OPENINGS IN FRAME AND CREVICES ON UNDERSIDES OF SODA CABINET AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR & ON FRAMES INSIDE OF CABINETS AND UNDER SODA MACHINE CABINET,OFFICE AREA IN BETWEEN CABINET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/30/26(PRIORITY…
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOLERS, PREP TABLES,STORAGE CABINETS.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS,WALL BASES,UNDERSIDES OF COUNTER TOPS TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY POINTS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

Jan 30, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Mar 26, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED GASKET ON THE INTERIOR OF MAIN SANDWICH COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRS AT THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE DESSERT/COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AND DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER THREE COMPARMENT SINK AND SHELVING UNITS.

Aug 1, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: Floors not clean along wall base at dish washing area, instructed to clean and maintain.

Jan 21, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Jan 11, 2022 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN CABINET UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA. ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

Jan 27, 2021 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.