How many health inspections has POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS had?

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS ever been shut down?

No, POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS?

The most frequently cited violations at POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS are: Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected, Proper sewage disposal.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS

3325 S UNIVERSITY DR STE 122, Davie, FL 33328

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PB UNIVERSITY DRIVE LLC · License: SEA1623357

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS in Davie, FL has 18 inspections on record with 74 total violations (4.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

18Inspections

74Violations

0Closures

Data current as of June 3, 2025

Inspection History (18)

Jun 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

Mar 21, 2025 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

May 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jul 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

May 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dec 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS had?: POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS ever been shut down?: No, POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS?: The most frequently cited violations at POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS are: Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected, Proper sewage disposal.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: June 3, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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