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Beta Theta Pi Society Of Mn - Kitchen

1625 University Ave Se #Attn: Pres

Last inspected Nov 13, 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.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Routine

Nov 13, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

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 of Minnesota Health Department Certified Food protection manager for the facility. Note: For details, how to get certified, please visit the following link: Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health

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 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

No current license posted. Note: Post the current license as required.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0680AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Have a three-compartment sink with drainboards attached at each end. The three-compartment sink is for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils by hand.

Inspector’s notes

Three compartment sinks still not provided in the facility. The facility is currently using the mechanical dishwasher only. Note: For proper and effective washing-rinsing and sanitizing of food contact surfaces, three compartment sinks need to be provided Note: Be also advises that except for like-for-like, any major remodeling or equipment replacement that need gas connection and/ plumbing construction requires the submission of remodeling application and approval from this office. For details, please see the food plan review link: Food Plan Review Resources - City of Minneapolis

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
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

Butter found cold held at ambient temperature on the cook line. Note: PIC stated that they just took out of the cooler. Note: Relocated for correction. Note: Use of TPHC method option was also discussed with the PIC. The TPHC method fact sheet and the template will be sent with the report.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390BFood temperature

Official wording

While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods such as sausage being cooled in shallow container fully wrapped container in the reach-in refrigerator. Note: Always cool TCS foods, in shallow uncovered containers for effective cooling.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Oct 30, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

No current license posted. Note: Post the current license as required.

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 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 of Minnesota Health Department certified Food protection manager for the facility. Note: For details, how to get certified, please see the following link: Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0320AContamination

Official wording

Protect food from contamination by using packaging, sneeze guards, display cases, or other effective means.

Inspector’s notes

Overhead protection (Sneeze guard) still not provided for the open foods served on the service line. Note: Provide sneeze guard or other protective means to protect open foods from contaminations

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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

The broken mechanical dishwasher has not been repaired and not in operation at the time of this reinspection. Note: Per PIC, brand new dishwasher has already been ordered and waiting for delivery. Note: For effective wash-Rinsing and sanitizing of food contact surfaces, the problem with dishwasher must be fixed as soon as possible. In the meantime, continue using the single service items.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0680AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Have a three-compartment sink with drainboards attached at each end. The three-compartment sink is for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils by hand.

Inspector’s notes

Three compartment sinks still not provided in the facility. The broken mechanical dishwasher still not repaired and not in operation at the time of this re-inspection. Note: For proper and effective washing-rinsing and sanitizing of food contact surfaces, three compartment sinks need to be provided. In the meantime, single service items need to be used. Be also advises that except for like-for-like, any major remodeling or equipment replacement that need gas connection and/ plumbing construction requires the submission of remodeling application and approval from this office. For details, please see the info link: Food Plan Review - City of Minneapolis

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Leaking pipe under the dishwasher area still not fixed. Note: Repair it.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Mold growth on the wall at dishwasher area still not cleaned. Note: Clean.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 16, 2024

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

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 of Minnesota Health Department certified Food Manager for the facility. The manager had a training certificate. But has not get registered with the state. Note: For details, how to get certified, please see the following link: Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health (state.mn.us)

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0320AContamination

Official wording

Protect food from contamination by using packaging, sneeze guards, display cases, or other effective means.

Inspector’s notes

Overhead protection (Sneeze guard) still not provided for the open foods served on the service line. Note: Please provide sneeze guard or other protective means to protect foods from 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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

Current health license not posted. Note: Post the current license as required

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 MN Rule 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

Mechanical dishwasher was broken and not in operation at the time of this inspection. There was also no three compartment sink to wash food contact surfaces. Note: Per PIC, there is a plan to replace the broken dishwasher with the brand new one. For effective washing-Rinsing and sanitizing of food contact surfaces, the problem with dishwasher must be fixed as soon as possible (by next week). In the meantime, the facility was instructed to use single service items.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0680AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Have a three-compartment sink with drainboards attached at each end. The three-compartment sink is for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils by hand.

Inspector’s notes

There was no three compartment sink to wash-rinse and sanitize food contact surfaces. The mechanical dishwasher onsite was also broken and not in operation at the time of this inspection. Note: Three compartment sinks need to be provided, for proper and effective washing-rinsing and sanitizing of food contact surfaces, this problem must be fixed as soon as possible (by next week). In the meantime, single service items need to be used. Also make sure that except for like-for-like, any major remodeling or equipment replacement that need plumbing construction requires the submission of remodeling application and approval from this office. For details, please see the info link: Food Plan Review - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov)

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

There was water leakage from the piping under the mechanical dishwasher. Note: Repair

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
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's illness log maintained onsite. Note: See the template sent with the report for use.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

There was a mold growth on the wall at dishwasher area. Note: Clean.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 28, 2023

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0320AContamination

Official wording

Protect food from contamination by using packaging, sneeze guards, display cases, or other effective means.

Inspector’s notes

No protection (Sneeze guard) provided for the open foods served on the service line. Note: Please provide sneeze guard or other protective means to protect foods from 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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

Health license not posted. Note: Post the current license as required.

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 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 of Minnesota Health Department certified Food Manager for the facility. After taking a food safety class, they need to send in a copy with an application to the Minnesota Department of Health to obtain one. Note: For details, please see the following link: Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health (state.mn.us)

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
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

TCS food found cold held at ambient temperature. Note: See above for foods Note: All cold TCS foods need to be cold held at 41 F or less at all times. Note: Relocated for rapid chilling.

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 4626.0380ABCFood temperature

Official wording

Thaw TCS food by one of the following methods: • Inside a refrigerator • Kept completely under running water of 70 degrees F or less. The food must remain at 41 degrees F or less. • In a microwave oven • As part of the cooking process

Inspector’s notes

Frozen meat observed being thawed sitting at ambient temperature. Note: See above for proper thawing processes.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 28, 2023 · Original Source

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