Potbelly Sandwich Shop

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Wall and outlet near three bay sink damaged from a small fire. They appear repaired at this time. An inspection from Boston ISD electrical inspector is scheduled tomorrow to verify-Per PIC.
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
  Inspector note: A fire has taken place in one of outlets near three bay sink. Fire Extinguishers were used from fire department and wall was damaged in process. Establishment has voluntarily closed. Complete all the required procedures/work before Ok is issued from Health Department.
  code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Equipment appear to have been cleaned but no specifications submitted to Health Department as to what procedures and tools/chemicals are used to perform proper cleaning and sanitizing. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Cleaning appears to have taken place in floors and walls but no specifications as to what procedures and tools/chemicals are used to clean and sanitize properly all the affected areas.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Closed by the city on January 27, 2022: 1 finding recurred. 3 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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