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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS

3325 S UNIVERSITY DR STE 122, Davie FL 33328 · 754-296-0165

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats35
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1623357
Grade history
MAR 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
Basic/51-13-4
Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well at front counter at 12:00pm, meatballs (102-108F - Hot Holding); marinara (106F - Hot Holding). Per manager, initially reheated and in-unit from 9:30am and observed no water in steam well unit. Manager removed both to reheat above 165F and added hot water back to unit.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee placed water pitcher in front counter hand sink after refilling steam well unit. Employee removed pitcher.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge - Raul Martinez - does not have access to information.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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. Person in charge - Raul Martinez - does not have access to information.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets while preparing foods. Employee removed.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Not provided for any employees. Provided to operator. Operator had employees on duty fill out at time of inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 0ppm quaternary. Operator remade and retested at 200ppm quaternary
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved off floor
Basic/21-38-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with attached hose at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 Small CO2 tanks by syrup box rack not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6

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.