Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc

March 16, 2012 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • 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: EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS. BACKROOM GARBAGE AREA, CORNER AT SLICING AREA AND FRONT COFFEE CONTAINER AND GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA TO REMOVE ALL FRUIT FLIES NOTED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
    code 18
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING/HOLDING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND REGROUTING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE WATER.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP.
    code 38
  • Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
    Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND HAIR TIED UP.
    code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 27, 2011: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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