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Potbelly Sandwich Shop

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM

Address
263 WASHINGTON ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
6 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-501.11-PF

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Provide proper vomit clean up kit and procedure

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.12-C

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.14-C

Food Preparation (C)

Roast beef Oberved on prep station table at 55F Degree PIC remove to the walking fridge to cool down to 41F or below

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.16-C

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Sponge oberved in three bay sink/ remove all sponges. discontinue use of sponges on food service equipment / surface

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

front line/clean interior/ exterior of all reach in units/door clean the exterior of Auto Shaan gaskets/cabinets/storage shelving to remove soils and debris remove all cardboard boxes from kitchen floor kitchen/clean interior of reach in unit to remove stagant water from the floor and debris Locker room observed block with boxes and trash can clean and remove all unnecessary items/clean and organized hot line hoods/clean interior/exterior of exhaust hoods to remove heavy grease build up Kitchen Oberved with stagnant water on the floor the manager stated he's not sure where its coming from/ he call the landlord to have it check

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Yellow Hood sticker expired from 8/2023/ Provide updated stickers

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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