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Potbelly Sandwich Shop

November 8, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED A EMPLOYEE PUSH THE SWINGING DOOR WITH HER GLOVED HANDS AND PUT READY TO EAT VEGETABLES ON SANDWICH AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WENT INTO FRONT PREP AREA FROM DINING AREA,WORKED ON THE REGISTER AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
code 6Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS,BOXES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,SUPPLY STORAGE,DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/8/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.I POSTED A NEW SUMMARY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
code 28
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,REACH IN FREEZER,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,TEA DISPENSER.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,UNDER SODA MACHINE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR TO DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT HOOD ABOVE OVEN AND VENTILATION VENT IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF OVEN
code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 9, 2017: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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