Routine
Jul 30, 2026
Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.
Inspector’s notes
Date mark squeeze bottles containing TCS foods or sauces.
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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Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
Provide a hand wash sign at the hand sink in back prep area.
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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Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition
Inspector’s notes
Observed cloth towels being placed under cutting boards for support. Discontinue this practice. Use bar mats or other washable, non-absorbent materials.
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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Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
Inspector’s notes
Hang mops to dry in mop sink between uses.
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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Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed a build-up of old food debris on can opener blade. This was immediately corrected by owner.
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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Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
Install a mop holder over mop sink.
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.
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Label consumer self-dispensing bulk food with the following information: 1. manufacturer's or processor's label; 2. a card or sign with the common name of the food; 3. list of ingredients; 4. nutrition labeling, unless exempt.
Inspector’s notes
Did not see an ingredient label on customer self-service soda machine. Provide ingredient labels for self-service soda machine. Note: These can be obtained from your distributor.
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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Do not sell or serve packaged foods and beverages that contain: • Unapproved additives • Unsafe amounts of additives
Inspector’s notes
Label bulk food bins with their contents.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source