Routine
Jan 2, 2026
Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale
5 recorded violations
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 Certified Food Protection Manager employed at the business. This was discussed. Use the following website to obtain training and resources for certification. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html
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 license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed no business license posted, although up to date within the system. This was discussed. Post the license where it can be easily seen.
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
Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed very soiled conditions within the kitchen on the floors and equipment. This was discussed. Thoroughly clean the kitchen, removing the food debris and grime on the floors and equipment from all surfaces. Remove and do not replace all shelf linings such as cardboard and aluminum. Clean at a frequency that keeps the kitchen clean.
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
Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed a live mouse inside an unused oven being used only for cooktop. This was discussed and staff immediately went out to purchase sticky trap and obtain the pest control company hired prior to opening.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial Wording
The services of a licensed pest control operator shall be required when a facility has evidence of rodent or insect activity to the extent that rodent droppings are visible, or live insects are seen during an inspection. The facility shall maintain records of the pest control operator's services on file for inspection. (2003-Or-023, ? 3, 2-28-03)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed no current pest control operator hired by the business, although one was mentioned and paperwork not available. This was discussed. Obtain the services of the PCO and provide your inspector with receipts and updates of the actions of the PCO.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 2, 2026 · Original Source