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Potbelly

280 BROADWAY, Manhattan, 10007

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 15, 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

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

    Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 15, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Feb 7, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection0
Aug 21, 2024Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)
Jun 12, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

Around this address

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

  • 143 rodent inspections on record, 18 finding rat activity.
  • 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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