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
Basement has additional storage and an ice machine. A mop sink is required so plans need to be submitted. 6 months was provided from 04/13/2026 from previous plan review inspection. Food Plan Review - City of Minneapolis
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.
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
Observed concrete flooring (with some cracks) under ice machine in basement. Install approved quarry tile or equivalent. Current epoxy floor is not approved.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1080AWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
Inspector’s notes
There is no mop sink in basement area where and ice machine and dry storage are located. Install. Submit plan review prior to installation: 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.
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
Basement has additional storage and an ice machine. A mop sink is required so plans need to be submitted. 6 months was provided from 04/13/2026 from previous plan review inspection. Food Plan Review - City of Minneapolis
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.
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
Observed concrete flooring (with some cracks) under ice machine in basement. Install approved quarry tile or equivalent. Current epoxy floor is not approved.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1080AWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
Inspector’s notes
There is no mop sink in basement area where and ice machine and dry storage are located. Install. Submit plan review prior to installation: 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.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
Measured food in cooler drawers above 41 degrees (see temps above). Repair or replace 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.
For mechanical dishwashing machines using hot water sanitizing, the surface temperature of the utensils and equipment must reach 160 degrees F or higher.
Inspector’s notes
Measured dish machine rack temp at 141 degrees. Sanitize equipment in 3 comp sink until repaired.
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.
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
Basement has additional storage and an ice machine. A mop sink is required so plans need to be submitted. 6 months was provided from 04/13/2026 from previous plan review inspection. Food Plan Review - City of Minneapolis
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.
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
Observed concrete flooring (with some cracks) under ice machine in basement. Install approved quarry tile or equivalent. Current epoxy floor is not approved.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1080AWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
Inspector’s notes
There is no mop sink in basement area where and ice machine and dry storage are located. Install. Submit plan review prior to installation: 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.
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
1. Pizza prep cooler above 41 degrees. 2. Line cooler above 41 degrees. 3. Dish machine wash, rinse, and rack temp are not meeting required temps (see above). Repair all.
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.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
Measured food above 41 degrees (see temps above) 1. Line prep cooler- cooler was filled this morning. TCS foods need to be used or discarded within 6 hours from stocking. Use TPHC of 6 hours and repair cooler ASAP. 2. Pizza prep cooler - adjust temperature
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.
Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)
Inspector’s notes
Measured meatballs at 122-128 degrees in hot hold steam well. Meatballs were reheated this morning on stove top to at least 165 degrees prior to placing in steam well. Increase temperature and hot hold at least at 135 degrees.
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.
For mechanical dishwashing machines using hot water sanitizing, the surface temperature of the utensils and equipment must reach 160 degrees F or higher.
Inspector’s notes
Measured dish machine rack temp at 140 degrees. Sanitize equipment in 3 comp sink until repaired.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1080AWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
Inspector’s notes
There is no mop sink in basement area where an ice machine and dry storage is located. Install. A plan has been submitted for the work next door to include adding a basement mop sink.
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.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
Measured food in the pizza prep cooler above 41 degrees, see temps above. Instructed to use TPHC 6 hours total and have unit serviced ASAP.
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.
1. Observed meatballs and chicken in deep containers inside walk-in cooler. 2. Observed pomodoro sauce inside walk-in cooler measured 135-100 degrees inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to put food on sheet trays or shallow pans for proper cooling. These methods are not appropriate for rapid cooling. Discontinue placing large, deep portions of food in walk-in cooler when temperature is very hot. Use thin sheet pans, shallow pans, ice wands with ice bath, uncovered food, and freezer use.
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.
While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
Inspector’s notes
Observed farro salad covered while in cooling mode. Farro was uncovered- corrected on site. All other products that were currently cooling were already properly uncovered and in shallow pans or sheet trays.
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.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
Measured food in prep cooler above 41 degrees. Adjust or service cooler to ensure temperature are maintained at or below 41 degrees.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1080AWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
Inspector’s notes
There is no mop sink in basement area where an ice machine and dry storage is located. Install.
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.
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
Observed concrete flooring(with some cracks) under ice machine in basement. Install approved quarry tile or equivalent. Current epoxy sealed floor is unapproved under ice machine.
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.
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
Before installing mop sink, submit a plan review application: https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/business-assistance/run/food-safety/food-plan-review/
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.
While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
Inspector’s notes
Observed sausage and tomatoes covered while in cooling mode. Items were uncovered. Keep uncovered while in cooling mode.
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.
Cool cooked TCS food: • Within two hours from 135 to 70 degrees F, and • Within a total of six hours from 135 to 41 degrees F or less
Inspector’s notes
Observed rose marinara sauce at 83 degrees and food has been cooling for about 2 hours. Instructed to reheat to 165 and properly cool as described above.
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.
1. Observed meatballs and meat in deep containers measured 99-140 degrees inside walk-in cooler. 2. Observed pomodoro sauce in deep cambro container with ice wand inside measured 97-145 degrees inside walk-in cooler. 3. Observed food covered in cooling mode. Instructed to put food on sheet trays or shallow pans for proper cooling. These methods are not appropriate for rapid cooling. Discontinue placing large, deep portions of food in walk-in cooler when temperature is very hot. Use thin sheet pans, shallow pans, ice wands with ice bath, uncovered food, and freezer use. Cooling logs and resources sent with 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.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
Measured food in the following units above 41 degrees, see temps above: 1. Prep cooler- Instructed to use 6 hour TPHC and have serviced immediately. 2. Pizza prep cooler- temperature dial was adjusted. Instructed to monitor temperatures.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1080AWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
Inspector’s notes
There is no mop sink in basement area where an ice machine and dry storage is located. Install.
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.
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
Observed concrete flooring(with some cracks) under ice machine in basement. Install approved quarry tile or equivalent. Current epoxy floor is not approved.
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.
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 ice wand stored unprotected on shelf in walk-in freezer. Instructed to sanitize and store wrapped in plastic or in a clean designated container.
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.