Routine
Oct 24, 2025
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
Official wording
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 wands to be stored directly on the racking in the walk-in freezer. Person-in-charge was instructed to store ice wands wrapped in plastic wrap, or inside a clean container. Store ice wands in a manner that helps prevent 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 contaminationOfficial wording
Stop using food contact surfaces with cracks, pits, chips, open seams or rough sections.
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple cutting boards to have deep grooves on the surface. Person-in-Charge discarded cutting boards. Make sure that all food contact surfaces are in good condition and can be easily cleaned.
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 problemsOfficial wording
While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
Inspector’s notes
Observed tray of sliced roast beef to be cooling in the walk-in cooler while tightly wrapped in plastic. The tray was uncovered during inspection. Make sure that TCS foods are left uncovered while 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 temperatureOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source