Follow-Up
Sep 17, 2026
Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale
13 recorded violations
Official wording
Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LABELS FOR BAKERY ITEMS NOT TO BE COMPLETE. PRINT NEW LABELS SO CUSTOMERS CAN EASILY READ ALL THE LIST OF INGREDIENTS, ALLERGENS, NUTRITION FACTS, ETC. DO NOT FORGET TO LIST ALL INGREDIENTS. FOR EXAMPLE “NOT JUST SUGAR”. YOU SHOULD LIST: “SUGAR, CORNSTARCH. NOT JUST FLOUR. YOU SHOULD LIST: “ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON (REDUCED), THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ENZYME. COCONUT COOKIE WAS MISSING THE INGREDIENT COCONUT, ETC. INCLUDE ON EACH LABEL ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION WITH ALL INGREDIENTS LISTED. SEE HANDOUT ATTACHED.
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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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The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
Inspector’s notes
LICENSE WAS NOT POSTED. POST CURRENT LICENSE ON A VISIBLE PLACE.
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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.
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Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device
Inspector’s notes
PAPER TOWELS WERE MISSING AT HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE THE KITCHEN AND FRONT AREA. KEEP ALL HAND SINKS FULLY STOCKED AT ALL TIMES. THIS VIOLATION TRIGGERED A CITATION SINCE HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE 8/18/2026. CITATIONS START AT $200. CITATION DOUBLES EACH TIME THEY ARE FOUND.
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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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Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
Inspector’s notes
NO EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MAINTAIN IN THE FACILITY A LOG TO BE ABLE TO RECORD REQUIRED ILLNESSES / SYMPTOMS, EXCLUSION DATES, ETC. BE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE CAN LOCATE THE LOG UPON REQUEST BY HEALTH INSPECTORS. A SAMPLE IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT. IF FOUND AGAIN, THIS VIOLATION MAY TRIGGER A CITATION. CITATIONS START AT $200.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Provide sufficient mechanical tempered make-up air and exhaust ventilation to keep rooms free of grease, excessive heat, steam condensation, vapors, obnoxious or disagreeable odors, smoke, and fumes according to State Building and Mechanical codes.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THREE ROUND METAL INDUCTION PLATE WITHOUT PROPER HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEM. THESE WERE USED TO FRY SOMALI BREAD. OIL SMOKE WAS PRODUCED. NEW ELECTRIC WIRE WAS INSTALLED FOR THIS EQUIPMENT. ALL COOKING MUST BE DONE UNDER A KITCHEN HOOD. DISCONTINUE USE OF THESE EQUIPMENT. NOTE: COMPLETE FLOOD PLANS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE INSTALLATION OF ANY HOOD.
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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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Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WOODEN BLOCK TO RAISE A LARGE DOUGH MIXER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED A SHELF LINING FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT WOOD AND CARDBOARD ARE ABSORBENT AND NOT ALLOWED. REMOVE WOOD AND CARDBOARD.
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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
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE 3-COMP SINK (UPPER LEVEL) AND BY MOP SINK. REPLACE ANY BROKEN TILES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT.
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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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Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
Inspector’s notes
MOP WAS STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. PROVIDE AND USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP OR THE WALLS. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.
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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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The person in charge must make sure employees follow proper food safety procedures, including: • Proper handwashing • Preventing cross-contamination from bare hands • Proper cooking of TCS foods • Proper cooling of TCS foods • Proper hot and cold temperatures of TCS foods • Preventing plumbing cross connections • Properly sanitizing equipment and utensils
Inspector’s notes
ESTABLISHMENT WAS NOT ADEQUATELY EXECUTING ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL (AMC) WITH MULTIPLE HIGH PRIORITY (IMPORTANT) VIOLATIONS. MAKE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) IS EXECUTING ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL. SEE MANAGER CHECK LIST HANDOUT ATTACHED TO REPORT. REPEAT VIOLATIONS MAY GENERATE CITATIONS. CITATIONS START AT $200. ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS HAVE AN ASSOCIATED FEE OF $100.
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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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 STATE REGISTERED CFPM CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. GO TO AN APPROVED SERVSAFE CLASS AND THEN SUBMIT YOUR CLASS CERTIFICATE TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. APPLY ONLINE. ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR STATE CERTIFICATION DOCUMENT, PLEASE POST IT ON A VISIBLE PLACE. 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.
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Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL-FLOOR JUNCTION. KEEP FACILITY FREE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS.
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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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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 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL-FLOOR JUNCTION. CONTINUOUSLY DO AN AGGRESSIVE APPROACH TO PEST CONTROL (E.G: SEAL POINTS OF ENTRY, DO NOT LEAVE FOOD OUT, ELIMINATE HARBORAGE CONDITIONS, STRATEGIC TRAP PLACEMENT, INCREASE PEST CONTROL VISITS, ETC).
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
The services of a licensed pest control operator shall be required when a facility has evidence of rodent or insect activity to the extent that rodent droppings are visible, or live insects are seen during an inspection. The facility shall maintain records of the pest control operator's services on file for inspection. (2003-Or-023, ? 3, 2-28-03)
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL-FLOOR JUNCTION. PROVIDE A CURRENT DETAILED INVOICE / CONTRACT ADDRESSING PEST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT (RODENTS). HAVE INVOICE AVAILABLE FOR HEALTH INSPECTIONS.
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 record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 17, 2026 · Original Source