Routine
Dec 23, 2025
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Food workers must wear hair restraints to keep hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens and unwrapped single-service items.
Inspector’s notes
Observed employees with long hair lacking hair restraints. Employees must restrain long hair or wear visors, baseball caps, etc.
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
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
Provide test strips for sink and surface cleaner sanitizer. Employees on duty did not know where to find any test strips.
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
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
Provide a hand wash sign at handsink in back room.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Store clothing and other personal items in lockers or other suitable places.
Inspector’s notes
Observed an employee jacket laying on prep table in back room. Discontinue this practice. Store employee belongings in an approved location.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial wording
Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
In back room by 3 comp sink observed several displaced ceiling panels. Place ceiling panels in place over 3-comp sink.
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 issuesOfficial wording
The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
Inspector’s notes
Post valid business license in a conspicuous 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial 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
Establishment does not have a CFPM. Hire a CFPM for the store. See attachment.
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 issuesOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 23, 2025 · Original Source