Potbelly Sandwich Shop

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
  Inspector note: 1/2 sheet pan uncovered with chicken product in the walk-in unit. Cover to prevent potential contamination
  code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
  Inspector note: Interior and exterior of double door fridge observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove
  code 590.004/4-602.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Front Counter Clean the floor under all unit equipment to remove soils and debris Walk-in fridge clean the floor to remove debis clean the ceiling to remove dust build up. Under three bay sink clean the floor drain/ Clean and sanitize
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
  Inspector note: BOH observed missing ceiling tile above mop closet. Repair
  code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: 0penings observed on front door. Repair and provide door sweeps
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 7, 2025: 6 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.