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POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP

Food safety records indicate POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP in TAMPA has 3 inspections with a 3.1/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2520 S FALKENBURG RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10875460

  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Italian seasoning. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach spray bottle on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green sponge and brush in handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722912

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 8/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345219

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near soda boxes in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of small metal pans on dish drying rack.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation