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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Ben & Jerry's

3070 Excelsior Blvd

Last inspected Mar 4, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

Routine

Mar 4, 2025

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Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1595Chemicals

Official wording

Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.

Inspector’s notes

SEVERAL UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN. LABEL ALL CHEMICALS IN USE IN FACILITY.

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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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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

NO EMPLOYEE ILLNESS RECORD LOG WAS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST. MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE ILLNESS RECORD LOG.

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 4626.1335ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Inspector’s notes

CUPS/ LIDS OTHER SINGLE USE ITEMS OBSERVED BEING STORED IN UNFINISHED AREA DIRECTLY ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER UNIT. INSTALL FINISHES IN THESE AREAS OR DISCONTINUE USING FOR FOOD SERVICE STORAGE.

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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(4)Contamination

Official wording

Protect food from cross-contamination by using packages or covered containers.

Inspector’s notes

ICE CREAM CAKES OBSERVED STORED UNCOVERED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. KEEP THESE ITEMS COVERED WHILE IN STORAGE TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

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