POTBELLY SANDWICH, 1275 1ST ST NE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
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Aug 20, 2014 | Follow-up | 1 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 18, 2014 | Routine | 3 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 08, 2014 | Follow-up | 4 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 03, 2014 | Routine | 5 | 4 | Details / Comments |
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Dec 11, 2013 | Routine | 3 | 0 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Jun 18, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Jun 10, 2013 | Routine | 2 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Mar 13, 2013 | Complaint | 1 | 0 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Feb 25, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Feb 19, 2013 | Routine | 3 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Feb 02, 2012 | Routine | 2 | 0 | Details / Comments |
Aug 20, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Small flies were observed on wall in soda fountain area and milk shake prep area. (REPEAT).
ALL 5-DAY NOTICE ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 08/18/2014 HAVE BEEN ABATED EXCEPT (25-DCMR 3210.1(C).
MOST RECENT PEST EXTERMINATION WAS ON 08/20/2014 PER INVOICE OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION.
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
CFPM: Roxy Shryock exp: 03/19/16 #FS-56995
| Temperatures | |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 47.0F |
| Eggs boiled (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Eggs boiled (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Chicken salad (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Sausage (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 135.0F |
| Soup (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 170.0F |
| Soup (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 166.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 120.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) | 116.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 110.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
Aug 18, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Unclean ice chute was observed on self service soda fountain. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Small flies were observed on walls in customer seating area, self service beverage area, on walls and flying around uncovered overflowing trash can along front line prep area and on boxes stored on shelving, flying around unclean food equipment stored on 3 compartment sink and flying around uncovered trash can in rear storage area. House flies were flying around and landing on surfaces in front and back of house. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 24 HOURS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Dipper well on ice cream freezer along front prep line was observed inoperable during inspection. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Piping in cabinet under self service soda fountain in customer area was observed leaking. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEM #36 25-DCMR 3210.1 (C) WITHIN 24 HOURS PER AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR.
Most recent pest extermination was on 07/28/2014 per invoice observed during inspection.
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 AND 45 DAYS.
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
CFPM: Roxy Shryock exp: 03/19/16 #FS-56995
| Temperatures | |
| Turkey Salad (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Chicken salad (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 33.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 33.0F |
| Chili (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 150.0F |
| Soup (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 138.0F |
| Cucumbers (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Eggs boiled (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Chicken salad (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Lettuce (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Assorted Deli Meats (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 47.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | -18.0F |
| Eggs (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 31.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 111.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 112.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) | 116.0F |
Apr 08, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Two cutting boards with excessive ware are dirty. (Corrected On Site) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Heavy presence of fruit flies on walls in front counter area, along walls and door frame at back of house, and airborne in back of house by trash can and linen containers. (repeat) - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Direct connection between pipes of triple sink and pipe leading to grease trap exists. Incoming pipes have fallen below flood level of the plastic pipe openings leading to the trap. (repeat)
FAILURE TO ABATE THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION DATED 4/3/14:
25 DCMR 3210.1(c) PEST CONTROL: 4/4/14
THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION ON 4/3/14 IS PENDING: 25 DCMR 2602.1 - WORK ORDER HAS BEEN PLACED
ESTABLISHMENT MUST SUBMIT A RISK CONTROL PLAN. PERFORM ALL CLEANING PER PEST CONTROL OPERATORS RECOMMENDATIONS TO ELIMINATE HARBORAGE AREAS.
SUMMARY SUSPENSION(In order for the license to be restored, a re-inspection fee of $100 for normal business hours or $400 for nonbusiness hours must be paid and all items must be abated and approved by the Department of Health.)
DC CFPM: ROXI SHRYOCK FS-56995 EXPIRATION: 03/13/16
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 126.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 121.0F |
Apr 03, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Hands clean and properly washed
Observed employees wash hands for less that 20 seconds on multiple occasions. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Can opener dirty (corrected on site). Ice chute on self serve beverage dispenser has mold growth. Cutting boards are dirty. Interior of refrigerator drawer on line has significant food buildup and debris present. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Chemicals (spray bottle, soap bucket, sanitizer bucket) are stored on top of single service food contacts. (Corrected On Site) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Heavy presence of fruit flies in two areas of establishment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Boxes of single service items are stored on floor under soda machine. (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Multiple cutting boards have heavy ware so that the surfaces are not easily cleanable and harbor dirt and debris.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Shelving in back of house has visible dirt/thick dust buildup.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Direct connection between pipes of triple sink and pipe leading to grease trap exists. Incoming pipes have fallen below the flood level of the plastic pipe openings leading to the trap. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Heavy buildup of dirt and debris on floors and drains throughout establishment. Corners and floor edges have particularly heavy buildup.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS
INCREASE FREQUENCY OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PERFORM ALL CLEANING PER PEST CONTROL OPERATORS RECOMMENDATIONS TO ELIMINATE HARBORAGE AREAS.
RECENT PEST REPORT DATES: 3/31/14 and 2/21/14
CFPM: CHRISTIAN SMITH FS-58684 EXPIRATION: 11/12/16
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 119.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 123.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 101.0F |
| Ham (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Meatballs (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| Meatballs (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 130.0F |
| Chicken (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 43.3F |
| Soup (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 162.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Tuna Salad (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 33.0F |
| Chicken salad (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 30.0F |
| Chicken (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 30.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 33.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Walk-in Freezer) | 1.0F |
Dec 11, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
ELEVATE ALL BEVERAGES 6-8 INCHES OFF FLOOR.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Unclean food-contact surfaces (Corrected On Site) - Proper hot holding temperatures
Hot food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). (Corrected On Site)
A 5-DAY NOTICE IS GIVEN.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR, MRS.COLEAMAN AT (202)442-5298.
| Temperatures | |
| (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| Eggs (Hot Holding) | 105.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Turkey raw (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
Jun 18, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:ALL ITEMS CORRECTED ON SITE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR, MRS.COLEMAN AT (202) 535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| Cheese (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Ham (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
Jun 10, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Hands clean and properly washed
REAR HAND SINK WAS BLOCKED WITH ITEMS AT VISIT. HAND SINK MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
ICE MACHINE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE CONTAINED SLIME AND MOLD BUILD-UP IN THE ICE CHUTE.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABATED WTIHIN FIVE DAYS.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. COLEMAN AT 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 110.0F |
| Lunchmeat (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.2F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 39.2F |
| (Salad Prep Unit) (Cold Holding) | 36.8F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cooking) | 38.2F |
| Tuna (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 39.3F |
| Meatballs (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 177.2F |
| Eggs (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 180.0F |
Mar 13, 2013 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Hands clean and properly washed
REAR HAND SINK DID NOT HAVE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT VISIT. ALL HAND SINKS MUST HAVE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING. (Corrected On Site)
ITEM WAS CORRECTED ON SITE
ESTABLISHMENT HAS AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVSIOR MRS. COLEMAN AT 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 155.0F |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 155.7F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 113.0F |
| (Refrigerator - beverage) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Tuna (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| Chicken salad (Cold Holding) | 39.2F |
| (Salad Prep Unit) | 36.2F |
Feb 25, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:ALL ITEMS ABATED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. COLEMAN AT (202) 535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Handwashing Sink) | 116.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 34.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Chicken salad (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Tuna (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
Feb 19, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Hands clean and properly washed
HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA DID NOT HAVE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT VISIT. ALL HAND SINKS MUST HAVE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
CUTTING BOARDS WERE IN POOR REPAIR AT VISIT.CUTTING BOARDS MUST HAVE A SMOOTH SURFACE AND BE FREE OF CREVICES AND STAINS IN ORDER TO PREVENT BACTERIAL GROWTH AND CROSS CONTAMINTATION.-MANAGER STATED NEW BOOARDS ARE ON ORDER. ICE DISPENSER AT THE COKE MACHINE CONTAINED SLIME AND SLIGHT MOLD BUILD-UP. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
EXTERIOR OF TRASH WERE UNCLEAN AT VISIT.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
OVER HEAD PIPE AT THE SODA DISPENSING LINES WAS LEAKING AT VISIT.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABATED WITHIN FIVE OR FORTY FIVE DAYS
ESTABLISHMENT HAS AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. COLEMAN AT 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 116.7F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 35.2F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | -5.6F |
| (Salad Prep Unit) (Cold Holding) | 38.2F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 35.2F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.2F |
| Meatballs (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 152.2F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Chili (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 154.6F |
| Clam Chowder (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| Chicken salad (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 38.9F |
| Tuna (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
Feb 02, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
No signed employee interview and reporting [ are on the premise) regarding the prevention of the transmission of diseases through food by infected food employees.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
The cutting boards needed to be resurfaced or replaced. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 110.0F |
| (Bain-marie) | 175.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 37.0F |
| Eggs scrambled (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 139.0F |
| Meatballs (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| Tomato Sauce (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) | 39.0F |
| Eggs scrambled (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Roast Beef (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Turkey sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - drawer) | 39.0F |
| Chili (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 160.0F |
| Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 150.0F |
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