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Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc

September 22, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: OBSERVE DISHWASHER PUTTING DISHES INTO THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT THAT HAD AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF SANITIZER (LESS THAN 50PPM OF QUAT). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP COMPARTMENT WITH THE REQUIRED PPM OF SANITIZER AND RESUBMERGE UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 8Priority
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: FOUND LIVE SMALL/LARGE FLIES ON THE PREMISES (ON THE STORAGE RACKS, CEILING AND WALLS), 25 IN THE REAR, 4 SMALL AND 1 LARGE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIITY, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS- MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER AND THE REAR STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE 4-COMP. SINK NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AND BASEMENT CAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE/AROUND THE 4-COMP. SINK AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: WASH CLOTHS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE REQUIRED PPM OF SANITIZER) WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 43

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Compared with Pass on April 15, 2014: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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