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Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

6 years ago

604 Locust Street, Des Moines, 50309 Iowa, United States

I ate a turkey sandwich on wheat, added mushrooms, and all the additional toppings besides oil. I also had a bag of chips. This was around 4:30. I went to work out at 5:30 but I had a difficult time because I was extremely naucious. I woke up at 12:15am and have been for the past couple hours with the usual symptoms. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

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3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies for all employees must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no... See More hand drying device at south toilet room hand sink paper towels were provided during inspection must provide and maintain at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed slow drains at both hand sinks in prep areas must repair and maintain.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed some prep coolers missing interior thermometers must provide and maintain.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers (shakers and squeeze bottles) when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a gap at front double doors along bottom left interior corner of right side door must make tight fitting.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn door gaskets on rear 2- door reach in cooler,1- door prep cooler of online order side.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Report date: Mar 7, 2024
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55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the walls with food debris on them around the 3-compartment sink.

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