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Backstory Coffee Roasters

528 Washington Ave N

Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 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

Feb 25, 2026

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0705AFood temperature

Official wording

Have a food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of foods.

Inspector’s notes

A food thermometer was not available on site to measure food temperatures at the time of inspection. There was a milk thermometer for steaming milk but it is not adequate for taking temperatures of foods. Provide so that staff can monitor food temperatures. Maintain on site at all times.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435AFood source and labeling

Official wording

Label all food packages as required by the law.

Inspector’s notes

Packaged sandwiches, wraps and puddings were observed available for sale without proper labels on products. Attached guidance document on labelling for retail sale with emailed report. Label all packaged foods as required by law.

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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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

There was no employee illness log available to review at the time of inspection. Provided the MDH Employee Illness log with emailed report. Keep employee illness log available on site at all times to track employee illness occurrences.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 19, 2024

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435D(3)Food source and labeling

Official wording

Provide labeling for bulk, unpackaged food, such as bakery treats prepared on the premises of the food establishment or at another food establishment or a food processing plant that is owned by the same person and is regulated by the food regulatory agency that has jurisdiction.

Inspector’s notes

Pastries provided by two local bakeries have no available ingredient list on site for guests to request if they have allergen concerns. Have bakeries provide a list of ingredients for all pastries sold. Keep ingredient list on site to reference for allergen and intolerance queries by customers. Maintain list current with any menu changes.

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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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0170Food source and labeling

Official wording

Do not sell or serve packaged foods and beverages that contain: • Unapproved additives • Unsafe amounts of additives

Inspector’s notes

Ashwagandha is used on the menu for the Tiger Sacred Blossom Herbal Blend drink. Ashwagandha is not an approved food item and cannot be added to foods. Remove ashwagandha from the menu and as an ingredient in drinks/foods.

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 problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 19, 2024 · Original Source

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