Potbelly Sandwich Shop

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed several trays soiled to the touch on air drying rack. Perform proper warewashing all the time/
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)
  Inspector note: Three Bay Sink with broken dispenser cap for sanitizer solution mixing. PIC states they are using hands but level of sanitizer too high 500ppm-QUATs. Repair.
  code 590.004/4-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Three Bay Sink- Sanitizing Bay registered 500ppm QUATs. Mantain between 200-400ppm.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink at prep area without soap. Provide. Other hand sink at serving line is being used for warewashing.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink at prep area without paper towel. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths observed wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting board at front sandwich unit heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Interior of some refrigerating units soiled. Clean and Sanitize properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 29, 2021: 8 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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