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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS

100 BLUEFISH DR STW 103, Panama City FL 32413 · 850-708-3020

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1305583
Grade history
MAR 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 29 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed time marked on leaf lettuce had expired. Manager changed out lettuce and added new time sticker to pan.
High priority/03F-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on ice chute. Cleaned at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser unlabeled. Bottle labeled at time of inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on left side at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. 3 compartment sink quaternary solution 150F. Manager had employee correct to 200ppm.
Intermediate/16-33-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
May 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over mortadella in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: meatballs 122F/130F at 2:23pm. Per manager meatballs placed in steam table by approximately 9:00am. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: meatballs 122F/130F at 2:23pm. Per manager meatballs placed in steam table by approximately 9:00am. See stop sale.
High priority/03B-01-6
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager at time of inspection Lyndon Baker unable to produce manager certificate.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per manager 2 food handlers hire over 60 days
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Oct 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed time marked on leaf lettuce had expired. Manager changed out lettuce and added new time sticker to pan.
High priority/03F-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed two employees under 60 days with no training and no employee illness form signed. Manager had two employees read employee illness form and sign during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/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.