Routine
Aug 27, 2025
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
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Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
Observed mop sink missing drain cover. Install and secure drain cover to prevent it from being an access point for pest.
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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Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.
Inspector’s notes
Observed pipe below the handwashing sink at the back meat area not seal. Seal the opening around the pipe.
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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Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.
Inspector’s notes
Observed handwashing sink at the back meat area with no soap - provide and maintain a supply of hand soap as necessary.
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.
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Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing station located in the back area. Provide.
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.
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Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Inspector’s notes
Observed meat market has been extended to the back area with no plan approval prior to moving the meat market. Handwashing sink and mop sink was also installed without plan approval. Submit in a health plan review to the health department for review. A link will be sent along with the report.
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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Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
Inspector’s notes
Observed meat market has been extended to the back area with no plan approval prior to moving the meat market. Handwashing sink and mop sink was also installed without plan approval. Submit in a health plan review to the health department for review. A link will be sent along with the report.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source