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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Potbelly Sandwich Works

527 Marquette Ave #250

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine

Jul 23, 2026

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CURRENT STATE OF MN CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FOR ESTABLISHMENT. INCLUDED BELOW IS A DIRECT LINK TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON HOW TO BECOME A CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html PROVIDE AND POST CURRENT CERTIFICATION ON PREMISES

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 issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0300ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor

Inspector’s notes

Observed several boxes of food stored on floor of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Store all food items off the floor.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

Provide and keep an up-to-date employee illness log. See attachment.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Correct the following: 1) Observed diced chicken on Coldwell unit at 49*F. This was placed in an ice bath and temp came down to 41*F in 10 minutes. 2) Observed several containers of hm, turkey and roast beef in lowboy under coldwell unit holding a temp of 50*F. All meats re-located to a working refrigerator.

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 temperature
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

Repair the following: 1) Observed Coldwell holding ambient temp of 49*F and lowboy underneath it holding an ambient temp of 50*F. Repair units so that they maintain an ambient temperature of 41*F or less. 2) Observed a build-up of ice around compressors in walk-in freezer. Remove ice build-up from freezer.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Install a mop hanger over the mop sink.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 6, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CURRENT STATE OF MN CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FOR ESTABLISHMENT. INCLUDED BELOW IS A DIRECT LINK TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON HOW TO BECOME A CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html PROVIDE AND POST CURRENT CERTIFICATION ON PREMISES

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 issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Clean floor beside coldwell unit near door going into back prep area.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0300ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor

Inspector’s notes

Observed 2 sacks of onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Store all food up off floor at least 6 inches.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Clean build-up of food debris on right side of Coldell unit / refrigerated drawer unit near hood unit.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source

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