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Potbelly Sandwich Shop

June 24, 2026 · Fail

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

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Failed findings

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Meatballs in hot holding unit at 120F. Reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure proper hot holding at 135F or above.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Sliced bagged deli meats observed without date marking in walk in cooler and on production line. Provide date marking for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Slicer observed with food debris. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Service workers observed working on ceiling above sandwich line while food being is being prepped. Discontinue work on food production areas while food is being served to prevent potential contamination.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 27, 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.