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Potbelly Sandwich Shop

May 1, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed Cooked diced chicken cucumber pulled pork in the sandwich prep station unit with elevated temperature @ 45-50F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed cooked eggs patty and sausage patty 119F in the hot holding unit- PIC to reheated the the food itmes to 165F and up. train staff on monitoring temperature
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of the sandwich reach in and 2 door unit observed visible soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter/properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm( corrected on site)
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Several cutting boards observed stained and heavily scored. Repalce/resurface
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Gasket of the far left sandwich station unit observed damaged. Repair
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Front service area under cooler cooking equipment Dry storage room floor observed in need of cleaning due to visible loose debris./Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Small amount of mice activity observed in storage room/warewashing room behing the freezer. Clean to remove/ Pest control service report was provided during the inspection with no catch no activity
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on June 13, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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