minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
Inspector’s notes
The wiping cloths were not being kept in a wiping cloth bucket with sanitizer.
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.
In addition to ventilation requirements found in the Minnesota Food Code, ventilation hoods or canopies shall be installed over equipment where grease vapors, smoke, steam, odor, and heat are produced in the preparation of food. The ventilation systems shall be installed in strict conformity to existing city ordinances. (99-Or-119,§ 1, 10-29-99)
Inspector’s notes
Hot plates are still being used to reheat eggs and precooked sausage. This is not permitted. Hot plates can ONLY be used for heating of water for cooking certain food items like rice or beans. Items with grease or proteins can not be cooked without ventilation that can remove vapors. Discontinue the use of hot plates.
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.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
A handwashing sign was needed at the main handsink. A handwashing sticker was left with the operator.
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.
Have a thin-tipped food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of thin pieces of food.
Inspector’s notes
No thin tip thermometer was available at the time of the inspection.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
Inspector’s notes
A wet wiping cloth was setting on top of the small reach in, instead of being stored in a wiping cloth bucket. The wiping cloth bucket sanitizer strength was not readable (0ppm).
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 permanently mounted temperature measuring device for cold or hot holding equipment used for TCS food.
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.
In addition to ventilation requirements found in the Minnesota Food Code, ventilation hoods or canopies shall be installed over equipment where grease vapors, smoke, steam, odor, and heat are produced in the preparation of food. The ventilation systems shall be installed in strict conformity to existing city ordinances. (99-Or-119,§ 1, 10-29-99)
Inspector’s notes
The two hot plates used for reheating eggs is not permitted. There is some damage to the back wall surface from the heat and the cooking and reheating of proteins will create grease vapors that could also accumulate on the walls. Hot plates can only be used for the heating of water.
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.
Cool cooked TCS food: • Within two hours from 135 to 70 degrees F, and • Within a total of six hours from 135 to 41 degrees F or less
Inspector’s notes
The eggs had been cooked and placed in the cold pan unit but after 2 hours they were still at 86F. They were immediately discarded.
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.
The eggs had not been cooling in a method to ensure that they would meet the temperature requirements. they were in a container placed in the cold pan unit instead of being cooled in a cooler or freezer.
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.
Provide permanently mounted temperature measuring device for cold or hot holding equipment used for TCS food.
Inspector’s notes
A thermometer was missing and is needed in the white stand up cooler.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435AFood source and labeling
Official wording
Label all food packages as required by the law.
Inspector’s notes
The restaurant is receving baked goods from another location. There must be an ingredient list available for the customers.
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.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
There was no handwashing sign present in the restroom.
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.
Have a thin-tipped food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of thin pieces of food.
Inspector’s notes
The restaurant did not have a thin tip thermometer for measuring food temperatures.
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.
Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
The ice machine had again had a large buildup of mold it it. This needs to be cleaned regularly and completely.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings
Official wording
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
There is no CFPM. At least one employee must take a food safety class and send an application to MDH to obtain their CFPM certificate.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.
Inspector’s notes
The tongs used for bread and other food items were wrapped in a dirty cloth.
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 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
Inspector’s notes
The wiping cloths were being stored on a counter instead of in the wiping cloth bucket.
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.