Sandwiches · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

POTBELLY health grade & inspection history

22 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003

22 latest violation-point score

Most recent represented grade is pending (Nov 25, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 26, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Mar 26, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

  • 06C
    Critical violation

    Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

  • 06E
    Critical violation

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

  • 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

35 fewer 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Mar 26, 2026224Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Mar 26, 20262Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nov 25, 2025579Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Oct 8, 2025444Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Oct 8, 20251Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Mar 12, 2025206Cycle Inspection / Second Compliance Inspection
Mar 12, 20252Administrative Miscellaneous / Second Compliance Inspection
Jan 16, 2025244Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Dec 18, 2024C312Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jul 9, 2024342Cycle Inspection / 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.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 6 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.

  • 05D
    Recorded in 5 inspections

    No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

  • 06E
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

  • 20-04
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

  • 20-06
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

  • 08C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

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 Not graded, dated Nov 25, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 22 violation points.

When was POTBELLY last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 26, 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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