minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOXES WITH SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. RAISE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SPILL ON WALL NEAR GRILL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES.
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 necessary walls and ceiling to completely enclose toilet rooms and a tight-fitting, self-closing device on the toilet room door.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPEN BATHROOM DOORS. DOORS WERE NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOORS TO IMPROVE SANITATION AND PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS INTO FOOD AREAS.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1325A3Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Provide nonabsorbent floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces for food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, all servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ADJACENT TO THE PREP COUNTER AND GRILL IS PAINTED CINDER BLOCK. WALLS IN FOOD PREPARATION AND WAREWASHING AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL, SUCH AS FRP (FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC).
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 MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ACTIVE LICENSE POSTED ON SITE. OBTAIN A COPY OF THE CURRENT LICENSE AND POST IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE IN THE ESTABLISHMENT.
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.
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AT 50 PPM IN SPRAY BOTTLE. MAINTAIN QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 200-400 PPM.
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.