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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Code Blu Coffee

2620 Franklin Ave E

Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine

Dec 19, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a buidup of debris in the back room under shelving. This was discussed. Clean thouroghly and maintain 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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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0408AOther

Official wording

Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

Inspector’s notes

Observed milk in a thermos for coffee at 54F and stated to be under the TPHC rules. This was discussed and the written form is included with this report. Along with having this document onsite, maintain a way of marking the time for when the product (milk) was placed on the counter.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the handsink blocked by dishes and sani bucket. This was discussed and PIC moved the items. Maintain the sink free and clear of items.

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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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0845EContamination

Official wording

Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed the ice machine with mold growing on the lower side of front panal. This was discussed with PIC. Clean at a frequency that keeps the panal free of mold growth.

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.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1620Chemicals

Official wording

Use only chemical sanitizers on food-contact surfaces that meet Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations requirements: • Part 180, section 180.940 • Part 180, subpart E, section 180.2020

Inspector’s notes

Obsered Quat sani bucket at 600 ppm. This was discussed. PIC diluted the concentration and will maintain at 400 ppm or less going forward.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

May 31, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520AOther

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Floors observed very dirty under equipment and at the floor to wall junctures

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 31, 2024 · Original Source

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