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Bebe Zito

704 22nd St W

Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 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.

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2 inspections

Routine

Dec 3, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING INSIDE WENDY COOLER (BASEMENT). FOR EXAMPLE: BUTTER AT 47F AND EGGS AT 47F. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( INSTRUCTED PIC TO MOVE FOOD TO A NEARBY COOLER THAT HAS EXTRA ROOM. ALSO, TO TURNED DOWN SETTINGS AND TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES OF THIS COOLER. REPAIR IF NEEDED.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode MCO 204.30BOther

Official wording

GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CUPS MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC) FOR ICE-CREAM (MULTIPLE SIZES WITH LOGO ON IT). DO NOT BUY UNAPPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTICS. SEE HANDOUT ATTACHED.

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0885Chemicals

Official wording

Rinse washed utensils and equipment with water to remove abrasives or cleaning chemicals before sanitizing or use an approved detergent-sanitizer procedure.

Inspector’s notes

OPERATOR WAS WASHING AND SANITIZING AT 3-COMP SINK. RINSE STEP IN BETWEEN WAS MISSING. YOU MUST WASH (WATER + DISH DETERGENT), THEN RINSE WITH CLEAN WATER AND FINALLY SANITIZE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT / UTENSILS WITH AN APPROVED SANITIZER. THIS WAS REVIEWED ON SITE.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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 ORIGINAL GREY PLASTIC LINING AT STAINLESS STEEL FREEZER (FRONT). REMOVE MANUFACTURER PLASTIC WRAP ON NEW EQUIPMENT.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1260Other

Official wording

Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

Inspector’s notes

MISSING COVERED GARBAGE INSIDE RESTROOM. PROVIDE A COVERED GARBAGE.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

HAND WASHING SIGN WAS MISSING AT HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH SINK USED BY FOOD WORKERS.

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

May 21, 2024

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING INSIDE PREP LINE COOLER (FOR ICE-CREAM TOPPINGS). FOR EXAMPLE: CARAMEL AT 45.1F. SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( INSTRUCTED PIC TO TURN DOWN SETTINGS OR TO MOVE TCS FOOD TO ANOTHER LOCATION FOR NOW. NOTE: THIS COOLER ALSO STORE WHIPPED CREAM.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955AContamination

Official wording

Store all clean equipment, utensils, linens, in a clean dry location where not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least six inches above the floor.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED VERY CLOSED TO THE GROUND (LESS THAN 6 INCHES). FIX YOUR SHELF SYSTEM SO ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT, SINGLE USE ARTICLES AND FOOD ARE ALWAYS STORED TO A MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. THIS WILL ACCOMMODATE FOR EASY CLEANING UNDER SHELVES.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
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

NO STATE REGISTERED CFPM CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. GO TO AN APPROVED SERVSAFE CLASS AND THEN IMMEDIATELY SUBMIT YOUR CLASS CERTIFICATE TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode MCO 204.30BOther

Official wording

GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CUPS MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC) FOR ICE-CREAM (MULTIPLE SIZES WITH LOGO ON IT). USE UP OLD MATERIAL QUICKLY AND REPLACE WITH APPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINERS / LIDS.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Handwashing

Official wording

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 LOCATED INSIDE EMPLOYEE’S RESTROOM. KEEP HAND SINKS FULLY STOCKED 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.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1720AFood temperature

Official wording

Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP INSTALLED IN THE BASEMENT (3-COMP SINK). SUBMIT FOOD PLANS FOR THE NEWLY GREASE TRAP. SEE DOCUMENT ATTACHED. HTTP://WWW.MINNEAPOLISMN.GOV/HEALTH/INSPECTIONS/PLAN-REVIEW NOTE: FOOD PLANS FROM 2022 DID NOT INCLUDE THIS GREASE TRAP AS MENU (ICE-CREAM ONLY) DID NOT REQUIRE THIS IN 2022.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN THE BASEMENT. FOR EXAMPLE: BEHIND FREEZERS, UNDER SHELVES, ALONG WALLS, ALMOST EVERY CORNER, BEHIND LEFT OVER FRP PANEL, ON STAIRS GOING INTO THE BASEMENT AND NEAR A MOUSE TRAP, ETC. CLEAN THE FACILITY. KEEP FACILITY FREE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1565ABDPests

Official wording

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 ON MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN THE BASEMENT. FOR EXAMPLE: BEHIND FREEZERS, UNDER SHELVES, ALONG WALLS, ALMOST EVERY CORNER, BEHIND LEFT OVER FRP PANEL, ON STAIRS GOING INTO THE BASEMENT AND NEAR A MOUSE TRAP, ETC. 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 insects
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1395AOther

Official wording

Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

Inspector’s notes

DELIVERY DOOR (BACK DOOR) LOST IT SEAL. FOUND A LARGE OPENING AT BACK DOOR. REPLACE / INSTALL/ REPAIR DOOR SWEEP AND DOOR SEAL TO AVOID PEST AND WEATHER FROM COMING INTO THE BUILDING.

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, May 21, 2024 · Original Source

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