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Sandwiches · Midtown-Times Square
POTBELLY health grade & inspection history
46 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
12 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jan 9, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jan 9, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jan 9, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
0Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 09C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 10B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 10D
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- 10F
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Score trend
POTBELLY inspection history
5 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | A | 12 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 3, 2024 | A | 7 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 3, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 29, 2023 | A | 12 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Official location
POTBELLY on the map
Common questions
POTBELLY inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for POTBELLY?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jan 9, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was POTBELLY last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jan 9, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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