POTBELLY UNIT 125
4011 GEORGE JB HIGHWAY, Tampa FL 33607
Last inspected Oct 14, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
MAR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A few packs of sliced provolone 43-46 F stored in reach-in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018063606 | Dec 13, 2018 | Jan 24, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A few packs of sliced provolone 43-46 F stored in reach-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Tested 500+ppm quaternary ammonia in three-compartments sink. Operator remade manually, tested 300ppm. Recommended to recalibrate sanitizer dispenser.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice cream freezer.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Some cutting boards on cooks line in sandwich topping area are grooved at time of inspection. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee move drink off of slicer at beginning of inspection, take drink and dispose of drink. Priority: Basic
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged pork in triple sink in water without running water. Spoke with employee and they removed pork and put in reach in cooler to finish thawing during inspection. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop sink not hung to dry at time of inspection. Priority: Basic
Nov 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. ice buildup along door frame of walk-in freezer
Oct 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hummus (50F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (45 - Cold Holding); hummus (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (46F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (52F - Cold Holding) inside reachin cooler on cook line Operator placed items in walkin cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (109 - Hot Holding) on steam table Employee reheated meatballs to 172F
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. ice buildup along door frame of walk-in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle stored in ice at side machine Employee removed
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee work front cash register and then proceeed to serve food to guest Inspector explained proper hand washing and observed employee wash hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (46F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on service line Observed employee place on ice
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food build up in toaster machine on service line
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 10 CO2 tanks not secured in down stairs storage area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table next to soda machine Corrected -observed employee discard
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on back prep table Corrected -observed employee remove
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along walk-in freezer door frame
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed operator labels stored on clean dishes Observed employee place in dish pit to be cleaned
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo bowls stored on floor in down stairs storage area Corrected observed employee place on shelf
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed pink wet wiping cloth stored under meat slicer machine on back prep table
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of diced red peppers with dent on side of can
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cashier taking cash and prepping soup with not washing hands after taking cash, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing when changing duties.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back employee hand wash sink blocked by boxes, corrected, manager moved boxes during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone store on mayonnaise packet, corrected, employee removed phone during inspection
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go lids at front line not inverted. Corrected, employee inverted lids during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.