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Grade ASandwiches/Salads/Mixed Buffet

Potbelly

150 EAST 52 STREET, Manhattan, 10022

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 days ago). Details below.

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Aug 4, 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.

    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.

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

    Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Aug 4, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection3 (1 critical)
Apr 30, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection8 (3 critical)
Dec 10, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (3 critical)
Jun 25, 2024Grade ACycle 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.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

Around this address

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

  • 9 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.

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