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POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP

2520 S FALKENBURG RD, Tampa FL 33619 · 813-384-8818

Last inspected Sep 26, 2025 · 3 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3918944
Grade history
AUG 23
SEP 24
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach spray bottle on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green sponge and brush in handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on glove station in kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in pie crust crumbles. Manager removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Italian seasoning. Employee labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near soda boxes in kitchen.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of small metal pans on dish drying rack.
Basic/24-08-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in pie crust. Operator removed at t8me of inspection.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.