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1st Cup Cafe & Restaurant

2740 Minnehaha Ave #180

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine

Jul 16, 2026

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

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

Observed the front house reachin at 60F. This was discussed and person in charge tossed the milk which had been in the cooler as storage.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1565CPests

Official wording

Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

Inspector’s notes

Observed insects at the front house on the wall and in the back sink location wall. After discussion with the owner, it was determined that the property owner had taken over pest control by hiring Adams 1/month. When talking to the property owner it was decided that Adams will be coming to the restaurant 2/month and restaurant will be responsible with following the recommendations and cost included with the pco inspections, along with the orders within this report. A followup on this agreement will occur in one week.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
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

Observed 2 coolers unable to hold temps at 41F or below. This was discussed and operator was to call contractor for service. Tcs foods were moved to hot hold stove, depending on their temperature and time in the cooler.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0675Food temperature

Official wording

Provide sufficient equipment for cooling, heating, and hot and cold holding of TCS food.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the reachin cooler in the kitchen being used for cooling foods and not able to hold temps for tcs foods. The freezer is full of frozen food and does not have sufficient room to cool foods down to 41F. Provide another freezer or cold hold unit that can be used for cooling or more hot hold units to keep the cooked food hot rather than cooling down, since all food is cooked, held and served within 24 hours.

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 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the lower sections of all kitchen equipment caked with food and grime and in need of cleaning. This includes the entire wheel and legs of all tables, stove, sinks, in addition to the walls from 4 ' down to the floor juncture.

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, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 9, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

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

Observed chicken and sambusas within the rear reachin cooler at 42F and 43F, respectively. This was discussed and operator used the temperature control to lower the cooler temp and monitor going forward. Maintain all tcs foodes at 41F or below.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1565CPests

Official wording

Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

Inspector’s notes

Observed 2 insects on the qall under the current paperwork for the establishment. This was discussed along with any other sightings from the employees. It was determined that the facility hires Adams Pest control 1/month but will have them increase to 2/month.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955CContamination

Official wording

Store single-service and single-use articles in the original protective package or other effective means to protect them from contamination.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the single service cups and lids being stored on shelves without protection, while several were laying on the floor and laying loose on the shelf. Protect the cups by stacking, keeping the protective sleeve intact or placing within a food grade container. This was discussed with the operator.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed two toilet seats were broke within the womens restroom. Fix and maintain in good working order.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1260Other

Official wording

Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no wastecan within the restroom. This was discussed.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0515Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Stop using food contact surfaces with cracks, pits, chips, open seams or rough sections.

Inspector’s notes

Observed cracked food grade containers witnin the facility. Replace these with new containers.

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 4626.1580ABFacility maintenance

Official wording

Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.

Inspector’s notes

Obserfed several pieces of eiquipment in the facility which were old, broke and/or not being used for current operations. Remove the equipment which is no longer in use.

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 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 17, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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

Observed air, ready to eat meat and pasta in the large reachin at 50F. Discussed for timeframe at this temp and moved to working cooler.

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

Observed the large reachin at 50F and without an option for lowering the temperature. This was discussed and staff stated that a repair is on the order. While in disrepair, do not use for holding tcs foods.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1440Handwashing

Official wording

Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.

Inspector’s notes

No soap at handsink within the kitchen. Discussed with staff.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 17, 2024 · Original Source

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