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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Buster's On 28th

4204 28th Ave S

Last inspected Oct 10, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine

Oct 10, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

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

OBSERVED LEAK IN CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER. WATER WAS DRIPPING INTO A CATCH BUCKET BELOW CONDENSER. REPAIR UNIT. OBSERVED HANDLE MISSING ON PREP LINE COOLER. OBSERVED HANDLE BROKEN ON LOWER COOLER. REPAIR. OBSERVED MOLDY CAULK BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. REDO CAULK.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Handwashing

Official wording

Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device

Inspector’s notes

THERE WERE NO TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. PERSON IN CHARGE REPLACED TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ENSURE THERE IS A SUPPLY OF PAPER TOWELS AT EACH HANDWASHING SINK.

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.

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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

ACCORDING TO PERSON IN CHARGE, THERE IS A CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER, BUT THE CERTIFICATE COULD NOT BE FOUND AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. SEARCHED FOR THE NAME (EVAN CONNELY) IN THE CFPM DATABASE, BUT NO RESULTS WERE FOUND. ENSURE THAT SOMEONE EMPLOYED AT THE ESTABLISHMENT HAS OBTAINED A CFPM CERTIFICATE AND POST IT IN A VISIBLE LOCATION.

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.

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minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

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 BLACK PLASTIC TO GO CONTAINRS ON SITE. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE OR COMPOSTABLE. REPLACE TO GO CONTAINERS WITH A COMPLIANT OPTION. SENDING MORE INFORMATION WITH REPORT.

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER BLADE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT.

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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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 10, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 25, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAK IN CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER. COOLER WAS HOLDING FOODS AROUND 43*F. FOODS SHOULD BE HELD AT 41*F OR BELOW. REPAIR.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840COther

Official wording

Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUSTY FAN IN WALK-IN BEER COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Other

Official wording

Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SUPPLY EACH HANDWASHING SINK WITH PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BOther

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Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER SOLUTION AFTER USE.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Other

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COLD, TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE 41*F (BURGERS 43*F, PULLED PORK 43*F). CONDENSER WAS LEAKING. REPAIR COOLER.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1540Other

Official wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WET MOP IN MOP SINK. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER EACH USE.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

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

THERE IS A CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER, BUT THE CERTIFICATE COULD NOT BE FOUND AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. SEARCHED FOR THE NAME (EVAN CONNELY) IN THE CFPM DATABASE, BUT NO RESULTS WERE FOUND. ENSURE THAT SOMEONE EMPLOYED AT THE ESTABLISHMENT HAS OBTAINED A CFPM CERTIFICATE AND POST IT IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 25, 2024 · Original Source

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