minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
Inspector’s notes
The concentration of the sanitizer solution in the sanitizer bucket found to be below the regulated range. Note: PIC replaced/ and adjusted it to 400 PPM for correction
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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils
Official wording
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
Mechanical dishwasher was broken and found not in operation at the time of inspection. The facility found using 3- Compartment sink. Note: Repair for effective washing, rinsing and sanitization of all food contact surfaces.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
Inspector’s notes
The concentration of the Quat sanitizer solutions in the sanitizer buckets for holding wiping cloths found at 100 PPM. Note: PIC adjusted all to 200 PPM
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 4626.0955BWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Store all clean equipment and utensils in a self-draining position that permits air drying and covered and inverted.
Inspector’s notes
Cleaned pans & other dishes found wet-nested at the back dry storage area. Properly air-dry all wet utensils before stacking/ storage.
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.
GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
Inspector’s notes
Black catering plastic containers found in use in the facility. Note: Local recycling facilities unable to recycle black plastic. Replace them with the approved ones. Note: For details, please see the Green-To-Go flyer sent with the report.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.