Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
Not posted
Last inspection
March 26, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
3 / 3
Potbelly currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 26, 2026 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of no score posted.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Latest Inspection Details
March 26, 2026
- Date
- March 26, 2026
- Type
- Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- N/A
- Critical points
- 3
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 6 (3 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
7 inspections
Mar 26, 2026
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Second Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 16, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Potbelly received a C grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2024 with a score of 31.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Potbelly's latest score: Not posted
Grade range: Not graded
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potbelly's current NYC health grade?
Potbelly does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Potbelly last inspected?
Potbelly was last inspected on March 26, 2026.
What was Potbelly's latest inspection score?
Potbelly does not have a latest inspection score posted in NYC Open Data.
How many violations did Potbelly have in its latest inspection?
Potbelly had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Potbelly located?
Potbelly is located at 22 East 17th Street in Manhattan, NY 10003.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50133302
Last updated: August 18, 2026