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Alborada Market

1855 Lake St E

Last inspected Nov 21, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine

Nov 21, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0830Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Only use single-service items one time.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CHOCOLATE CANDY CONTAINERS BEING REUSED FOR SALSA. THESE CONTAINERS ARE SINGLE USE AND CANNOT WITHSTAND MULTIPLE WASHING CYCLES. ENSURE FOODS ARE STORED IN CONTAINERS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR REUSE.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0105BEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Food employees must use a closed beverage container within the food preparation or utensil washing areas.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINK IN KITCHEN AREA. EMPLOYEE MUST USE A CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINER WITHIN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1565ABDPests

Official wording

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 SEVERAL DRAIN FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA. PERSON IN CHARGE IS AWARE OF ISSUE AND HAS MONTHLY PEST CONTROL SERVICES WORKING TO PROVIDE CONTROL OF DRAIN FLIES

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 21, 2024

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A1Food temperature

Official wording

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 BEANS AT 118*F AND CHICKEN WITH SALSA AT 141*F IN HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO TURN UP TEMPERATURE DIAL ON UNIT AND MONITOR TEMPERATURES. CALL FOR REPAIR OF COOLER IF UNIT CAN NOT HOLD FOODS AT TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 135*F.

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 BEANS AT 118*F AND CHICKEN WITH SALSA AT 141*F IN HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO TURN UP TEMPERATURE DIAL ON UNIT AND MONITOR TEMPERATURES. CALL FOR REPAIR OF COOLER IF UNIT CAN NOT HOLD FOODS AT TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 135*F. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR.

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
minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC TO-GO CONTAINERS AND LIDS ON SITE. THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT REUSABLE, RECYCALBE OR COMPOSTABLE. SWITCH TO A REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE OR COMPOSTABLE ALTERNATIVE. SENDING MORE INFORMATION WITH REPORT.

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 4626.0385AFood temperature

Official wording

Cool cooked TCS food: • Within two hours from 135 to 70 degrees F, and • Within a total of six hours from 135 to 41 degrees F or less

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BEANS IN A DEEP PAN (FOOD DEPTH: 10 INCHES) AT 70*F IN THE CENTER. BEANS HAD BEEN COOLING SINCE YESTERDAY ACCORDING TO PERSON IN CHARGE. BEANS WERE DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. USE SHALLOW PANS FOR COOLING, ENSURING THE DEPTH DOES NOT EXCEED 2 INCHES AND KEEP UNCOVERED DURING THE COOLING PROCESS TO ALLOW HEAT TO ESCAPE. FOODS SHOULD BE COOLED FROM 135*F TO 70*F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70*F TO 41*F OR BELOW WITHIN 4 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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 21, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 14, 2023

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOLERS AND HANDLES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. CLEAN 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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source

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