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 the upright cooler in the kitchen to have the original plastic wrapped film still in place on the cooler. Remove the plastic film from the upright reach in cooler as it does not provide 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.
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
OBSERVED NO CURRENT STATE CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PROVIDE. INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN A STATE CFPM CERTIFICATION CAN BE FOUND AT THE BELOW STATE WEBSITE. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html ONCE RECEIVED, POST A COPY OF THE STATE CFPM CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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.
Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN. MAINTAIN HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OPERATOR RELOCATED THE GARBAGE CAN WHILE ON SITE.
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.
OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER TO BE EMPTY AT HAND SINK. MAINTAIN SOAP DISPENSER STOCKED. OPERATOR REFILLED SOAP DISPENSER ON SITE.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0240Food source and labeling
Official wording
Label all containers of food and food ingredients with their common name.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE LARGE CONTAINER HOLDING SUGAR TO NOT BE LABELED. LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS. OPERATOR LABELED THE SUGAR CONTAINER ON SITE.
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.