There is no covered waste bin in the mens rooms. Provide. *These bathrooms are shared by 4 businesses, 3 of which are food businesses. A covered waste bin is required in bathrooms of all food businesses.*
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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
Staff have taken approved food safety courses but they do not have the state required CFPM certificate. The CFPM certificate must be applied for within 6 months of taking the food safety exam. There is one employee that has taken the exam 5 months ago. Apply for the CFPM certificate for this employee as soon as possible. Application process provided with report.
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.
Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
Inspector’s notes
Observed PE lined coffee cups and #6 plastic coffee cup lids. These are not allowed due Minneapolis ordinance. All to-go containers must be recyclable or compostable in Minneapolis.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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
There were three non-functioning coolers: the #7 lowboy cooler, the lowboy cooler with red tape and the grab and go cooler. Repair or remove equipment. With exception of cold press coffee no food or beverages were being stored in these coolers at time of inspection.
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.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
Bathrooms do not contain handwashing signage. Provide. *bathrooms are shared by 4 businesses; 3 of which are food businesses. This signage is required by all food businesses if the employee use the bathrooms.
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.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
Observed cold press coffee stored at 50F. Cold press coffee is considered a TCS food. Informed management to store in an operating 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.