Routine
Oct 2, 2025
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.
Inspector’s notes
The front cold holding unit had old food debris build up on the inside. 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.
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Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
Inspector’s notes
The queso/salsa to-go containers are PE-lined. Replace with compostable or recyclable containers. The to-go fiber bowls and kid containers did not have a BPI certification. Send confirmation that the bowls are compostable.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
The floors throughout the kitchen had old food debris build-up. Deep clean and focus on the corners of the kitchen.
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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Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s notes
Containers of raw beef were stored directly above raw onions and pre-cooked pork. Discontinue. Keep raw proteins below ready to get products. The raw products were moved.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial wording
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
The mop sink was not draining at the time of the inspection. The facility fix the drain.
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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Relocate insect control devices so they are not over food preparation areas or in areas where dead insects or fragments can fall onto exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Inspector’s notes
The bug light was stored directly above utensil storage. Move the storage or move the light.
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.
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Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
Inspector’s notes
To go container boxes were stored directly on the floor in the back hallway. Store off the ground.
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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Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.
Inspector’s notes
The hood baffles had grease build up. 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 record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source