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Meat Market · Minneapolis, MN

Carniceria Valeries

1515 Lake St E

Last inspected May 8, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine

May 8, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Other

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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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0725AOther

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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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABOther

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All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

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Observed walk-in coolers door handle to be broken. Have door handle fixed as soon as possible.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400BOther

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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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 8, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 7, 2023

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A1Other

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Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)

Inspector’s notes

Observed chicharron with meat in display case hot holding at 97F. Maintain all TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BOther

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple wiping cloths in counters. Maintain all wet wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0315Other

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Protect unpackaged food from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.

Inspector’s notes

Observed chicken being prepped in the three-compartment sink. Use food prep sink.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0025Other

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Designate a person in charge and ensure that the person in charge is present in the establishment during all hours of operation.

Inspector’s notes

No Person In Charge has been assigned on-site. Person In Charge should be able to demonstrate food safety knowledge and application.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 7, 2023 · Original Source

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