Potbelly Sandwich Shop

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings4
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Roast Beef tuna salad Slice tomatoes Cheese Jalapeno were observed at evelated temperature ranging from 45F and 52F/ PIC relocated the food itmes to another refrigeration unit to cool down/ provide proper cold holsing at 41F or below
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Sandwiches cold holding unit observed at 54F. All foods were move to the salad unit 41F thermometer located inside
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
  Inspector note: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use
  code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 5, 2026: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

Source: Analyze Boston.