Inspection
Feb 5, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
300 Terminal Rd
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspectionsInspection
Dec 9, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 19, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
The posted CFPM certificate expired. Provide both CFPM. Certificate and Allergy Awarness Certificate.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuescriticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature
Official wording
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Eggs placed on plastic container above hot holding boxes registered 109F. PIC stated it's the end of breakfast and will be discarded. Provide proper means to mantain at 135F or above.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Three Bay Sink set up only at washing bay. When attempted to set up the sanitizing bay the sanitizer dispenser did not wotk. Repair and provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse samitize).
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther
Official wording
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Cutting board at prep area heavily scored and stained. Resurface and clean to remove or replace.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 12, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
The posted CFPM certificate expired. Provide both CFPM. Certificate and Allergy Awarness Certificate.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuescriticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature
Official wording
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Eggs placed on plastic container above hot holding boxes registered 109F. PIC stated it's the end of breakfast and will be discarded. Provide proper means to mantain at 135F or above.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Three Bay Sink set up only at washing bay. When attempted to set up the sanitizing bay the sanitizer dispenser did not wotk. Repair and provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse samitize).
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther
Official wording
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Cutting board at prep area heavily scored and stained. Resurface and clean to remove or replace.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 7, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 7, 2024 · Original Source
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