Potbelly Sandwich Shop
2520 S Falkenburg Rd, Tampa, FL 33619 · Permanent Food Service · License 3918944
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 2 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 basic (2 repeats)-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 4, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
More time given
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
- First visitSep 2, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
1 live fly on slicer in kitchen. 1 live fly flying around kitchen. 5 live flies in onion container. Manager cleaned and sanitized slicer and container.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Bulk seasonings on shelf in kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Gaskets broken on reach in cooler next to soda reach in cooler on front line.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.