minorCode MN Rule 4626.0400DFood source and labeling
Official wording
Develop an effective date marking system and disclose the system to the regulatory authority upon request.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no date marking system in place. Ensure foods that are cooked on site, or made in a processing plant and opened on site have the dated they were made or opened (day one) and are used or discarded by the seventh day. Ensure there is a date marking system in place.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
Inspector’s notes
Observed new equipment or equipment has been moved sit it's no longer aligned with the fire suppression system. Ensure food plans are submitted to Minneapolis Department of Health for changed in layout or menu.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no chlorine test kit for chlorine sanitizer kept on site. Ensure a test kit for each type of sanitizer used in the facility is available.
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.
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no log on site for food borne illness symptom reporting. Ensure a log is kept on site and employees are trained on how to report, what to report and ensure that is written on the log.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device
Inspector’s notes
Observed paper towels missing from hand sink in kitchen area. Ensure each hand sink has a supply of disposable paper towels or other approved hand drying device.
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.
Thaw TCS food by one of the following methods: • Inside a refrigerator • Kept completely under running water of 70 degrees F or less. The food must remain at 41 degrees F or less. • In a microwave oven • As part of the cooking process
Inspector’s notes
Observed chicken thawing in prep sink without cold water running over the food. Ensure thawing time/temperature controlled for safety foods are being thawed in an approved manner: inside refrigerator, or under running water below 70F and ensure the food does not reach above 41F. At time of inspection food employee moved the food to the cooler. Internal temperature of chicken was at 38F.
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.
Observed no soap at the hand sink in back kitchen area. Ensure soap is available at each hand washing sink.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0400DFood source and labeling
Official wording
Develop an effective date marking system and disclose the system to the regulatory authority upon request.
Inspector’s notes
Observed foods in reach in cooler, and prep table without a date mark. Ensure an effective date marking system is used for both time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods prepared on site and processed foods opened on site for no more than seven days. Day one is the day the food is cooked or opened, foods shall be discarded or used by day seven.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)
Inspector’s notes
Observed hot-holding vegetable soup at 87F. PIC discarded food at time of inspection. Ensure all hot-holding foods are cooked to the proper temperature and then hot-held at 135F or higher.
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.
Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
Inspector’s notes
Observed facility has added walls and layout of food prep and meat market area, a new menu, as well as added equipment under hood in kitchen area. Ensure food plan is submitted prior to changes.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no sanitizer test kit for chlorine sanitizer being used on site. Ensure one is obtained.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
Observed three compartment sink had no stoppers to hold water. Ensure plumbing system is maintained in good repair.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.
Inspector’s notes
Observed prep tables, sinks, and other equipment with the protective stickers on the stainless steel surfaces. Ensure all non-food contact surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable. At time of inspection food employee started to remove the stickers.
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.
Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests
Inspector’s notes
Observed mouse feces under equipment in kitchen area. Ensure pests are controlled and treated for.
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.
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no illness log available for review at time of inspection. Emailed with reports. Ensure an illness log is kept on site to record employee illness symptoms as it pertains to foodborne illness.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0240Food source and labeling
Official wording
Label all containers of food and food ingredients with their common name.
Inspector’s notes
Label bulk storage bins with their contents.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275BEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Store the food preparation and dispensing utensil in a food that is not TCS food with the handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed such as bins of sugar, flour or cinnamon.
Inspector’s notes
Observed scoop handles laying in contact with flour and sugar in bulk food bins. Discontinue this practice. Store scoops in such a manner that the handles are not in contact with the food item.
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.
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 bulk food storage containers stored partway under kitchen handwash sink providing an opportunity for splash contamination on lids of bulk bins.
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.
Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device
Inspector’s notes
There were no paper towels in dispenser at kitchen handwash sink. Provide paper towels in dispenser.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.
Inspector’s notes
Clean the following equipment: 1) Clean lids of bulk flour and sugar containers. 2) Clean exterior portions of microwave. 3) Clean bottom shelf of 2-door lowboy 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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the interior of the microwave oven needs to be cleaned.
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.