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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Caribou Coffee #144

1450 Lake St W

Last inspected Aug 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine

Aug 28, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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

The white-lined shelves inside the reach-in cooler are peeling away. This has resulted in the shelves rusting and the peeling coating becoming a potential cause of contamination. Either replace, remove, or repair the shelves to restore them to a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Sani bucket sanitizer concentration was measured at 100 ppm. Either increase the strength at the dispenser or change the buckets more frequently to ensure an approved concentration is maintained.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 27, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge during the inspection was unable to locate an employee illness log. Recording requirements were reviewed during the inspection and a sample log is being provided with the report. Ensure that an illness log is maintained and all persons in charge know how to fund and use it.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1040AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Provide a plumbing system that is designed, constructed, installed, and repaired with approved materials, equipment, and devices complying with chapter 4714 and Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.43 to 326B.49.

Inspector’s notes

Waste line for soda gun is missing. Replace gun gun waste line.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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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

Flooring under equipment was soiled with build up and debris. Clean and maintain clean all floors.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source

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