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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Cajun Boiling

1931 Nicollet Ave

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Follow-Up

Apr 1, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

A FEW FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING BETWEEN THE FRONT AREA AND THE KITCHEN. REPAIR / REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
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

CFPM CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE IS EXPIRED. GO TO AN APPROVED SERVSAFE CLASS AND THEN SUBMIT DIPLOMA TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. APPLY ONLINE. ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR STATE CERTIFICATE, PLEASE POST IT ON A VISIBLE PLACE. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html

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 issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1540Equipment and utensils

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

MOP WAS STORED UPSIDE DOWN AT THE MOP SINK. PROVIDE AND USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.

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 issues
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

GLASS DISPLAY COOLER IS UNABLE TO KEEP TCS FOOD AT REPAIR COLD HOLDING UNIT SO FOOD IS STORED / MAINTAIN AT

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 issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING. FOR EXAMPLE: TARTAR SAUCE AT 49F. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( INSTRUCTED PIC TO TURNED DOWN SETTINGS FOR NOW AND ASSESS TEMPERATURES IN 1 HOUR. DO NOT STORE FOOD IN THIS UNIT UNTIL IS KEEPING 41F OR BELOW. CALL REPAIR COMPANY IF NEEDED. PIC MOVED TARTAR SAUCE TO ANOTHER 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 temperature

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 23, 2026

Complete

Official score: 84 · Understand this area’s scale

12 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

A FEW FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING BETWEEN THE FRONT AREA AND THE KITCHEN. REPAIR / REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(1)Contamination

Official wording

Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LETTUCE AND TOMATO STORED BY RAW SHRIMP AT PREP LINE COOLER. ALWAYS STORE RAW PROTEINS AWAY FROM PRODUCE OR READY TO EAT FOODS TO AVOID CROSS-CONTAMINATION. PIC WILL MOVE RAW PROTEINS TO LOWBOY COOLER.

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 contamination
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1620Chemicals

Official wording

Use only chemical sanitizers on food-contact surfaces that meet Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations requirements: • Part 180, section 180.940 • Part 180, subpart E, section 180.2020

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED REGULAR HOUSEHOLD BLEACH IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS PRODUCT IS BEING USED FOR SANITIZING. OBTAIN CHLORINE SOLUTION (BLEACH) OR OTHER SANITIZER THAT IS SPECIFIC FOR SANITIZING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. IT WILL STATE ON THE LABEL SOMETHING LIKE “FOR SANITIZING GLASSES, DISHES, UTENSILS, ETC”. THESE PRODUCTS HAVE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE AND DILUTE IT. ALWAYS CHECK WITH APPROPRIATE TEST STRIP THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER. AN EXAMPLE OF THE LABEL REQUIREMENTS WAS SEND VIA TEXT. PERSON IN CHARGE SENT A TEXT WITH NEWLY PURCHASED CHLORINE WITH PROPER LABEL.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
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

CFPM CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE IS EXPIRED. GO TO AN APPROVED SERVSAFE CLASS AND THEN SUBMIT DIPLOMA TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. APPLY ONLINE. ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR STATE CERTIFICATE, PLEASE POST IT ON A VISIBLE PLACE. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html

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 issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1540Equipment and utensils

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

MOP WAS STORED UPSIDE DOWN AT THE MOP SINK. PROVIDE AND USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.

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 issues
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

TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE UNABLE TO KEEP TCS FOOD AT REPAIR COLD HOLDING UNITS SO FOOD IS STORED / MAINTAIN AT

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 issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1530ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.

Inspector’s notes

KITCHEN HOOD BAFFLES (FILTERS) WERE GREASY. CLEAN BAFFLES / AIR FILTERS AS NEEDED.

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 problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED FOR SHELF LINING INSIDE COOLER AND BOTTOM SHELF OF KITCHEN PREP TABLE. CARDBOARD BOXES ARE ABSORBENT AND NOT ALLOWED. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES.

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 problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

SODA GUN HOLDER WAS DIRTY / MOLDY. CLEAN GUN HOLDER.

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 problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING. FOR EXAMPLE: TARTAR SAUCE AT 49F AND BUTTER AT 43F. SEE TEMP. CHART FOR MORE TEMPERATURES AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( INSTRUCTED PIC TO TURNED DOWN SETTINGS FOR NOW AND ASSESS TEMPERATURES IN 1 HOUR. CALL REPAIR COMPANY IF NEEDED.

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 temperature
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0220CFood source and labeling

Official wording

Maintain the identity of the source of shellstock sold or served by retaining the tags or labels for 90 days; using a recordkeeping system that keeps the tags in chronological order; and if shellstock is removed from original tagged or labeled container, the shellstock identification is maintained and shellstock is not commingled with shellstock from another container with different tags or labels.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RAW HALF SHELL OYSTERS. TAGS WERE SAVED BUT NOT DATED WITH THE LAST DATE OF SALE / SERVICE. MAINTAIN TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER ACCORDING TO DATE OF SALE OR SERVICE AND KEEP THEM FOR 90 DAYS (MINIMUM). A SUGGESTION WAS MADE AS TO DATE TAGS BEFORE FILING THEM AWAY.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CLEAN SILVERWARE INSIDE A BUCKET STORED INSIDE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. DO NOT STORE ANYTHING INSIDE OR IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINKS. DO NOT BLOCK ACCESS TO SINKS. PERSON IN CHARGE CLEARED ACCESS DURING INSPECTION.

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 problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Apr 3, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Other

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

A FEW FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING BETWEEN THE FRONT AREA AND THE KITCHEN. REPAIR / REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1470COther

Official wording

Have at least 50-foot candles of light intensity for areas where food workers are using utensils and equipment.

Inspector’s notes

PREP AREA WAS DARK. PROVIDE MORE LIGHT TO THIS AREA.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(1)Other

Official wording

Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LETTUCE AND TOMATO STORED BY RAW SHRIMP AT PREP LINE COOLER. ALWAYS STORE RAW PROTEINS AWAY FROM PRODUCE OR READY TO EAT FOODS TO AVOID CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MOVE PRODUCE TO ANOTHER LOCATION.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1620Other

Official wording

Use only chemical sanitizers on food-contact surfaces that meet Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations requirements: • Part 180, section 180.940 • Part 180, subpart E, section 180.2020

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED REGULAR HOUSEHOLD BLEACH IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS PRODUCT IS BEING USED FOR SANITIZING. OBTAIN CHLORINE SOLUTION (BLEACH) OR OTHER SANITIZER THAT IS SPECIFIC FOR SANITIZING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. IT WILL STATE ON THE LABEL SOMETHING LIKE “FOR SANITIZING GLASSES, DISHES, UTENSILS, ETC”. THESE PRODUCTS HAVE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE AND DILUTE IT. ALWAYS CHECK WITH APPROPRIATE TEST STRIP THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER. AN EXAMPLE OF THE LABEL REQUIREMENTS WAS SEND VIA TEXT.

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, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 13, 2025

Complete

Official score: 80 · Understand this area’s scale

10 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Other

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

A FEW FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING BETWEEN THE FRONT AREA AND THE KITCHEN. REPAIR / REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0220COther

Official wording

Maintain the identity of the source of shellstock sold or served by retaining the tags or labels for 90 days; using a recordkeeping system that keeps the tags in chronological order; and if shellstock is removed from original tagged or labeled container, the shellstock identification is maintained and shellstock is not commingled with shellstock from another container with different tags or labels.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RAW HALF SHELL OYSTERS. TAGS WERE MISSING. DO NOT DISCARD TAGS. MAINTAIN TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER ACCORDING TO DATE OF SALE OR SERVICE AND KEEP THEM FOR 90 DAYS (MINIMUM). A SUGGESTION WAS MADE AS TO DATE TAGS BEFORE FILING THEM AWAY.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1470COther

Official wording

Have at least 50-foot candles of light intensity for areas where food workers are using utensils and equipment.

Inspector’s notes

PREP AREA WAS DARK. PROVIDE MORE LIGHT TO THIS AREA.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(1)Other

Official wording

Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LETTUCE AND TOMATO STORED BY RAW SHRIMP AT PREP LINE COOLER. ALWAYS STORE RAW PROTEINS AWAY FROM PRODUCE OR READY TO EAT FOODS TO AVOID CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MOVE PRODUCE TO ANOTHER LOCATION.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1620Other

Official wording

Use only chemical sanitizers on food-contact surfaces that meet Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations requirements: • Part 180, section 180.940 • Part 180, subpart E, section 180.2020

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED REGULAR HOUSEHOLD BLEACH IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS PRODUCT IS BEING USED FOR SANITIZING. OBTAIN CHLORINE SOLUTION (BLEACH) OR OTHER SANITIZER THAT IS SPECIFIC FOR SANITIZING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. IT WILL STATE ON THE LABEL SOMETHING LIKE “FOR SANITIZING GLASSES, DISHES, UTENSILS, ETC”. THESE PRODUCTS HAVE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE AND DILUTE IT. ALWAYS CHECK WITH APPROPRIATE TEST STRIP THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER. AN EXAMPLE OF THE LABEL REQUIREMENTS WAS SEND VIA TEXT.

In plain English

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 FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING INSIDE PREP LINE COOLER. FOR EXAMPLE: FISH AT 43F AND SHRIMP AT 44F. SEE TEMP. CHART FOR MORE TEMPERATURES AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( INSTRUCTED PIC TO TURNED DOWN SETTINGS FOR NOW AND KEEP LID CLOSED WHEN NO ORDERS ARE BEING PREPARED. CALL REPAIR COMPANY AS NEEDED.

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

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minorCode MCO 204.30BOther

Official wording

GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC BOWLS. DO NOT BUY UNAPPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTICS. SEE HANDOUT ATTACHED.

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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

PAPER TOWELS WERE MISSING AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED INSIDE PREP ROOM. KEEP ALL HAND SINKS FULLY STOCKED AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.

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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 4626.1110ABOther

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COOKING PANS STORED INSIDE HANDWASHING SINK AT PREP ROOM. DO NOT STORE ANYTHING INSIDE OR IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINKS. DO NOT BLOCK ACCESS TO SINKS. PERSON IN CHARGE CLEARED ACCESS DURING INSPECTION.

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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 4626.0030BCQOther

Official wording

The person in charge must be able to explain: • Their responsibility for preventing the spread of foodborne illness by a food worker • The symptoms associated with a foodborne illness • How food workers must report illness symptoms and diseases • When a food worker must be excluded from work or restricted from working with food • When a food worker can return to work

Inspector’s notes

THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS NOT ABLE TO MENTION “VOMITING / DIARRHEA” AS SYMPTOMS FOR EXCLUDING FOOD WORKERS. INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION IN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING POLICY AND PROCEDURES. SEE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED TO THE EMAIL WITH REPORT ATTACHED TO IT.

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, Mar 13, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Mar 28, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Other

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

A FEW FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING, LOOSE OR BROKEN. REPAIR / REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0220COther

Official wording

Maintain the identity of the source of shellstock sold or served by retaining the tags or labels for 90 days; using a recordkeeping system that keeps the tags in chronological order; and if shellstock is removed from original tagged or labeled container, the shellstock identification is maintained and shellstock is not commingled with shellstock from another container with different tags or labels.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RAW HALF SHELL OYSTERS. NO TAGS WERE STORED FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS. MAINTAIN TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER ACCORDING TO DATE OF SALE OR SERVICE AND KEEP THEM FOR 90 DAYS (MINIMUM). A SUGGESTION WAS MADE AS TO DATE TAGS BEFORE FILING THEM AWAY.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Other

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED FOR SHELF LINING. CARDBOARD BOXES ARE ABSORBENT AND NOT ALLOWED. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES.

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, Mar 28, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 14, 2024

Complete

Official score: 84 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Other

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

A FEW FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING, LOOSE OR BROKEN. REPAIR / REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442AOther

Official wording

Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RAW HALF SHELL OYSTERS SERVED AS STEAMED OYSTERS (ONLINE MENU). NO CONSUMER WARNING NOTED ON MENU. MENU EXAMPLE (TWO STATEMENTS): (*) THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. DO A COMPLETE MENU ASSESSMENT AND ALSO UPDATE YOUR ONLINE MENU. SEE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0220COther

Official wording

Maintain the identity of the source of shellstock sold or served by retaining the tags or labels for 90 days; using a recordkeeping system that keeps the tags in chronological order; and if shellstock is removed from original tagged or labeled container, the shellstock identification is maintained and shellstock is not commingled with shellstock from another container with different tags or labels.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RAW HALF SHELL OYSTERS. NO TAGS WERE STORED FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS. MAINTAIN TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER ACCORDING TO DATE OF SALE OR SERVICE AND KEEP THEM FOR 90 DAYS (MINIMUM). A SUGGESTION WAS MADE AS TO DATE TAGS BEFORE FILING THEM AWAY.

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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 4626.0495Other

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED FOR SHELF LINING. CARDBOARD BOXES ARE ABSORBENT AND NOT ALLOWED. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABOther

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COOKING PANS STORED INSIDE HANDWASHING SINK AT PREP ROOM AND SOAPY BUCKET STORED INSIDE FRONT AREA SINK. DO NOT STORE ANYTHING INSIDE OR IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINKS. DO NOT BLOCK ACCESS TO SINKS. PERSON IN CHARGE CLEARED ACCESS DURING INSPECTION.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0900Other

Official wording

Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.

Inspector’s notes

OPERATOR WAS WASHING AND RINSING WITH NO SANITIZING STEP. THIS WAS ASSESSED DURING QUESTIONING THE PIC. YOU MUST WASH (WATER + DISH DETERGENT), THEN RINSE WITH CLEAN WATER AND FINALLY SANITIZE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT / UTENSILS WITH AN APPROVED SANITIZER. THIS WAS REVIEWED ON SITE.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0030BCQOther

Official wording

The person in charge must be able to explain: • Their responsibility for preventing the spread of foodborne illness by a food worker • The symptoms associated with a foodborne illness • How food workers must report illness symptoms and diseases • When a food worker must be excluded from work or restricted from working with food • When a food worker can return to work

Inspector’s notes

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE 24 HOURS / SYMPTOM FREE EXCLUSION REQUIREMENT TO RETURN TO WORK FOR EMPLOYEES HAVING BEEN EXCLUDED WITH SYMPTOMS SUCH AS VOMITING AND / OR DIARRHEA, ETC. MAKE SURE EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING TAKE PLACE TO INSTRUCT FOOD WORKERS TO STAY HOME FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS “SYMPTOM FREE” BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS NOT ABLE TO MENTION “VOMITING / DIARRHEA” AS SYMPTOMS FOR EXCLUDING FOOD WORKERS. INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION IN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING POLICY AND PROCEDURES. SEE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED TO YOUR EMAIL.

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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 4626.1440Other

Official wording

Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.

Inspector’s notes

NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATE AT FOH. KEEP HANDWASHING SINKS FULLY STOCKED. PIC PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0035DGHIKMOther

Official wording

The person in charge must make sure employees follow proper food safety procedures, including: • Proper handwashing • Preventing cross-contamination from bare hands • Proper cooking of TCS foods • Proper cooling of TCS foods • Proper hot and cold temperatures of TCS foods • Preventing plumbing cross connections • Properly sanitizing equipment and utensils

Inspector’s notes

ESTABLISHMENT WAS NOT ADEQUATELY EXECUTING ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL (AMC) WITH MULTIPLE HIGH PRIORITY (IMPORTANT) VIOLATIONS AND REPEATING VIOLATIONS. MAKE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) IS EXECUTING ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL. SEE MANAGER CHECK LIST HANDOUT ATTACHED TO REPORT. REPEAT VIOLATIONS MAY GENERATE CITATIONS. CITATIONS START AT $200. ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS HAVE AN ASSOCIATED FEE OF $100.

In plain English

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Mar 14, 2024 · Original Source

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