Inspection record
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
263 Washington St · Boston, MA 02108
2inspections since May 2026
8violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Jul 1, 2026HE_Pass4 violations
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Service workers observed working on ceiling above sandwich line while food being is being prepped. Discontinue work on food production areas while food is being served to prevent potential contamination.
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Slicer observed with food debris. Clean to remove.
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Meatballs in hot holding unit at 120F. Reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure proper hot holding at 135F or above.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Sliced bagged deli meats observed without date marking in walk in cooler and on production line. Provide date marking for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
Jun 24, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Service workers observed working on ceiling above sandwich line while food being is being prepped. Discontinue work on food production areas while food is being served to prevent potential contamination.
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Meatballs in hot holding unit at 120F. Reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure proper hot holding at 135F or above.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Sliced bagged deli meats observed without date marking in walk in cooler and on production line. Provide date marking for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Slicer observed with food debris. Clean to remove.
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology