Brandon, Hillsborough County

POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP

2520 S FALKENBURG RD, Brandon, FL 33619

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Sep 26, 2025
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 24068480

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach spray bottle on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24068484

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24068485

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green sponge and brush in handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24068482

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on glove station in kitchen.

13-04-4

Detail 24068481

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-01-5

Detail 24068483

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in pie crust crumbles. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24068479

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Italian seasoning. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23143438

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 23143439

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-09-4

Detail 23143437

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22173466

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22173467

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near soda boxes in kitchen. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22173468

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of small metal pans on dish drying rack.

10-01-5

Detail 22173465

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in pie crust. Operator removed at t8me of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 21854339

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

31B-02-4

Detail 21854341

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bathroom. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21854338

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near bulk soda storage.

08B-49-4

Detail 21854337

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch held over grilled chicken in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21854335

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone n prep table in kitchen near dry storage shelf. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21854334

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk vitamin water bottles on floor in dry storage area under rack. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-48-4

Detail 21854333

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on clear blender on clean dish drying rack above three compartment sink.

16-46-4

Detail 21854340

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On metal and plastic containers on dry storage shelf.

02D-01-5

Detail 21854336

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in kitchen. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jun 1, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-12-5

Detail 21117831

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

31B-04-4

Detail 21117830

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.