POTBELLY in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026
📍 22 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003 ·
🍽️ Sandwiches
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🚇 Union Square-14th Street
Overview
Potbelly in Midtown South holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 57 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 11 inspections on record since 2023, including 1 Grade A result, with no emergency closures on record.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
POTBELLY in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (11 records)
Mar 26, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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 hel...
Mar 26, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE Z
Nov 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 57
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Oct 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 44
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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.
Non...
Oct 8, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Mar 12, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Second Compliance Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chem...
Mar 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Second Compliance Inspection
Score: 20
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not post...
Jan 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 50
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
GRADE Z
Dec 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 31
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.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food p...
Jul 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet ...
GRADE A
Mar 20, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
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POTBELLY in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was POTBELLY last inspected?
- POTBELLY was last inspected on March 26, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is POTBELLY's current health grade?
- POTBELLY currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has POTBELLY had?
- POTBELLY has 11 health inspections on record from March 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at POTBELLY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at POTBELLY was 57 points on November 25, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has POTBELLY ever received a Grade C?
- No. POTBELLY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.