Routine
May 8, 2025
Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale
4 recorded violations
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 cloth towels being used under cutting board for stability. Discontinue the use of cloth towels as they are absorbent.
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
Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed 3-compartment sink pulling away from wall. Have 3-compartment resealed.
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
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed walk-in coolers door handle to be broken. Have door handle fixed as soon as possible.
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 issuesOfficial Wording
Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared in a processing plant and held for more than 24 hours once opened. Day one is the day the food was opened.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed queso fresco (cheese) and ham in the display cooler without proper date marking. Food items are cut per costumer request. All TCS food that are held for more than 24 hours must be date-marked to not exceed 7 days.
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 problemsOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 8, 2025 · Original Source