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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Ahlan Restaurant

2401 Franklin Ave E

Last inspected Jan 6, 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

4 inspections

Routine

Jan 6, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · 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 Certified Food Protection Manager employed at the facility. Find training location and resources at the following website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html . Notify your inspector when certification has been completed.

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
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 sambusa sitting on the counter at 70F. Always store potentially hazardous foods <=41F. This was discussed and operator placed the product to cool in display 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 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed peeling paint on the ceiling above the prep area. Observed quarry tile missing in the back house floor. This was discussed. Repair the 2 mentioned area surfaces and maintain repaired.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed several food spilled in the chest freezer and front reachin coolers. This was discussed. Clean all spills and food soiled areas and maintain clean.

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 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a plugged drain in the back house handsink. This was discusserd. Fix the drain and maintain the sink in working order at all times.

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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0315Contamination

Official wording

Protect unpackaged food from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.

Inspector’s notes

Observed numerous bags of food within the coolers and freezers open, tipped over and exposed to soiled conditions. Obtain food grade containers or close the bags after opening them while at the same time clean the areas within the coolers.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 6, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Dec 23, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Other

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Freezers have not been cleaned of spills.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1470COther

Official wording

Have at least 50-foot candles of light intensity for areas where food workers are using utensils and equipment.

Inspector’s notes

lights have been ordered.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 23, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 9, 2024

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Other

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed large amount of ice and food buildup within both freezers along with spilled food. Clean and defrost the freezers and their gaskets. Observed large amount of grease and food spills behind the grill and stove. Clean at a frequency that keeps up with the buildup. Observed the scoops within flour and sugar bins heavily covered in caked-up food debris. Clean at a frequency that inhibits the buildup.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Other

Official wording

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 empty paper towel supply at both handsinks. Supply and maintain at all handsinks.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Other

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the fruit dessert within the display case at 43F. Turn down the cooler and maintain at 41F or below.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1470COther

Official wording

Have at least 50-foot candles of light intensity for areas where food workers are using utensils and equipment.

Inspector’s notes

Observed all lights were out in back prep/warewash area. install bulbs in all fixtures to comply with intensity requirements.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(1)Other

Official wording

Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector’s notes

Observed eggs in open carton sitting on top of cut lettuce within the reachin cooler. Separate within the cooler with eggs (raw) under the ready to eat lettuce.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 18, 2023

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Other

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Accumulated food debris observed on containers, equipment and surfaces. Clean more frequently to address this buildup.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Other

Official wording

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

Towel supply observed OUT at the handsinks. Supply and maintain proper paper towel supply

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Other

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Lettuce fixings in prep cooler and 1/2 n 1/2 in front cooler observed at 65F and 44F, respectively. This was discussed and front cooler turned down. Prep cooler is broken (see other violation).

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Prep cooler holding tcs salad fixings not working. Fix the cooler or do not use it to store tcs foods.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0850Other

Official wording

Clean food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment, including microwave ovens, at least every 24 hours.

Inspector’s notes

Microwave oven observed with accumulated food debris.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 18, 2023 · Original Source

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