Routine
Jun 30, 2025
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
7 recorded violations
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
Observed no one with the Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Certificate. Ensure at least one person who oversees daily food safety operations obtains and posts the Minnesota 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial wording
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
Observed missing handwashing sign at upstairs hand sink to remind employees to wash their hands. Ensure sign is posted
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 problemsOfficial 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 in basement food prep and storage areas. Ensure pests are eliminated and droppings are cleaned to monitor pest activity.
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 insectsOfficial wording
The services of a licensed pest control operator shall be required when a facility has evidence of rodent or insect activity to the extent that rodent droppings are visible, or live insects are seen during an inspection. The facility shall maintain records of the pest control operator's services on file for inspection. (2003-Or-023, ? 3, 2-28-03)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no invoice or records for pest control operator, and observed mouse droppings in basement prep and storage areas. Ensure licensed pest control operator is being utilized to prevent pests.
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 insectsOfficial wording
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
Observed reach-in cooler in basement was holding time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods above 41F, batters tested between 50F-60F, air at 57F inside unit. Ensure TCS foods are kept at 41F and below to prevent pathogen growth. Discussed with PIC at time of inspection. PIC discarded TCS foods from the 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
Observed reach-in cooler in disrepair. Ensure all equipment is maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.
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 issuesOfficial wording
Food businesses must have handwashing sinks with a water temperature of: • At least 100 degrees F • Not hotter than 130 degrees F • If children use the sink, the water temperature must not be hotter than 120 degrees F
Inspector’s notes
Observed hand washing sink tested at 145F. Ensure hand washing sink is no more than 130F to prevent scalding.
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 problemsOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 30, 2025 · Original Source