Routine
Jul 26, 2025
Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
No sanitizer test strips observed on site. Provide test strips for the sanitizer being used.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Use only chemical sanitizers on food-contact surfaces that meet Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations requirements: • Part 180, section 180.940 • Part 180, subpart E, section 180.2020
Inspector’s notes
Observed spray bottles with a concentrated lime-color solution that did not react to quat or chlorine test strips Provide and use approved sanitizer solutions suitable for equipment and food contact surfaces.
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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial wording
Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.
Inspector’s notes
Observed ice scoops stored in a sitting water in a bucket/container. Store the scoops either on container with a running water, or keep it on clean and sanitized surfaces.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.
Inspector’s notes
Spray bottles containing cleaning and sanitizer solutions were not labeled. Label all containers and spray bottles holding chemical solutions.
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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial wording
No person shall operate a mobile food vehicle in the city without a valid license required under this section. To the extent authorized in any such license granted under the provisions of this section, the licensee may conduct such licensed business on the public sidewalk or curbside on the street notwithstanding the provisions of sections 188.10, 427.110, 427.130, 478.85, 478.90(a, u, w, and y), 478.350, 478.370, 430.30, 439.30, and 549.160 of this Code.
Inspector’s notes
Observed vendor operating under a tent, not in a mobile unit. Maintain all operations in a mobile unit when using a mobile food license.
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 issuesOfficial 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
Observed no CFPM certificate on site. PIC provided the name of a CFPM but they are not listed on the state's website upon checking. Employ a CFPM and provide their license on site.
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 issuesOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 26, 2025 · Original Source