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Potbelly

22 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan, 10003

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Mar 26, 2026

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    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.

    Critical

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

    Critical

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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.

    Critical

  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    “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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Mar 26, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (3 critical)
Nov 25, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection9 (6 critical)
Oct 8, 2025Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection5 (2 critical)
Mar 12, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Second Compliance Inspection8 (2 critical)
Jan 16, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection4 (3 critical)
Dec 18, 2024Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Jul 9, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 6×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 5×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 3×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

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City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

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