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Potbelly Sandwich Shop

PASS

Friday, February 22, 2019 at 3:51 PM

Address
1 FEDERAL ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
Facility History
41 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 24-4-903.11
✓ Corrected

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Clean out botom shelf to the one door reach in on the service line.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 24.4.903
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Clean floor area under the soda station near back door. Keep all supplies 6 inches off the floor. Clean floor area around the grease trap. Also clean all attachments to the grease trap. Clean freezer floor. Clean floor area under the soda dispenser at the customer area.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department