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Food Truck · Minneapolis, MN

Alimama Ea Catering

856 Washington Ave Se

Last inspected Jul 18, 2025 · 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

2 inspections

Routine

Jul 18, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

5 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

No evidence of a certified food protection manager on site. This is a repeated violation, future violations may result in citations. See website below for information how to obtain this certificate. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html

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 4626.0040COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

No employee illness log on site. Log provided with report. It is suggested that a folder with all needed paperwork is kept on the food truck.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1755BPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Post the license so it is conspicuous to consumers.

Inspector’s notes

Business license is not posted in the truck. License provided with report, post.

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 4626.0900Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.

Inspector’s notes

There is no sanitizer on the food truck. Ensure there is a container of approved sanitizer on the truck to clean food contact surfaces and to store wiping cloths.

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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0965BContamination

Official wording

Keep clean utensils that are unwrapped in trays and holders with their handles up.

Inspector’s notes

Observed forks for customer service stored with handles and mouth contact surfaces combined. Store forks so that when customers touch them they only contact the handles. Suggest storing in an upright container with the handles up or arranging forks so that handles are all facing the same direction. Be sure to wear gloves when handling unwrapped utensils. Discussed with staff.

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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 5, 2024

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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

The Certified Food Protection Manager, FM78807, is the same person as for the restaurant. Provide an additional CFPM for the truck. Find approved classes, and information on mailing in the class certificate with application form, at: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html

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 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

No hot water was available from the handsink. Repair the plumbing immediately.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Person in Charge stated they did not have an Employee Illness Log they would use to record when employees stay out sick with vomiting or diarrhea. Print and use an Employee Illness Log. Find link to Employee Illness Logs partway down the page at: https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/business-assistance/run/food-safety/employee-illness/

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 5, 2024 · Original Source

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