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Potbelly Sandwich Shop

A

534 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85003

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24878

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 2, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 21, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 31, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 7, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 12, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Feb 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 7, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed buildup of organic matter on soda nozzles from fountain drink dispenser. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

2024

Jul 31, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Discussed proper cleaning frequencies for flooring.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed empty pitcher stored in handwashing sink located by food prep area. Pitcher was removed by PIC at time of inspection. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed two bottles of Houseradish Mayo (made with egg yolks as active ingredients) labeled keep refrigerated at 60'F in reach-in unit located opposite of steam unit. Ambient temperature of unit observed at 47.8'F. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. PIC put up out of order sign on unit in question at time of inspection. PIC agreed to not use unit until it has been fixed. Establishment observed equipped with more than adequate cooling and coldholding capacities. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

Mar 21, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered via email.---On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Noe Acosta

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained --- Observed leaky faucet at handwashing sink located by office area. Observed leaky faucet at 3-comp sink located in the back of establishment. Water fixtures must be maintained in good repair. PIC agreed to have it fixed prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 2, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Inspection report emailed to establishment and confirmed received. No County legal action will result from this inspectionThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 4,Signer: Amanda Fuentes

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →