Routine
Apr 28, 2026
Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the handwashing station in front of the meat market area to be physically blocked by multiple items. The Person In Charge was asked to maintain the handwashing sink accessible at all times.
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.
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Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared in a processing plant and held for more than 24 hours once opened. Day one is the day the food was opened.
Inspector’s notes
Observed ham being opened on-site and sliced to order, to be missing proper datemarking. All TCS food prepared by a processing plant that is opened on-site must be date-marked so it does not exceed 7 days.
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.
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Remove from the premises all poisonous or toxic materials not required for the maintenance or operation of the establishment, the cleaning or sanitization of equipment or utensils, or the control of insects or rodents.
Inspector’s notes
Observed several RAID bottles on-site. You should not be using pesticides such as RAID to replace the need for a licensed pest control operator.
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 insectsOfficial wording
Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.
Inspector’s notes
Observed one live and two dead cockroaches in the back prep room of the meat market. No additional activity was noted during the inspection. Implement effective pest control measures to eliminate harborage conditions, and thoroughly clean and sanitize all non-food contact surfaces.
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.
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Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
Inspector’s notes
Observed a wet mop stored in a way that would not allow it to dry properly. Use the mop holder to allow the mop to fully dry and prevent bacterial growth.
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.
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Label all food packages as required by the law.
Inspector’s notes
Observed fish and meat for sale in the meat market area in reach-in freezer without proper labeling.
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.
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Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
Observed drain cover missing.
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 problemsOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source