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2015 Lake St E

Last inspected May 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Routine

May 7, 2026

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1595Chemicals

Official wording

Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE WITH SANITIZER MISSING A LABEL. CLEARLY LABEL ALL WORKING CONTAINERS WITH TOXIC MATERIALS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

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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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOODS IN SALAD BAR COLD HOLDING UNIT ABOVE 41*F (FRUIT SALAD 47*F, CUT TOMATO 46*F). ALL COLD, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHOULD REMAIN AT OR BELOW 41*F UNDER MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION. TURN DOWN TEMPERATURE DIAL ON UNIT OR CALL FOR REPAIR OF UNIT.

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.

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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

OBSERVED FOODS IN SALAD BAR COLD HOLDING UNIT ABOVE 41*F (FRUIT SALAD 47*F, TOMATO 46*F). ALL COLD, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHOULD REMAIN AT OR BELOW 41*F UNDER MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION. TURN DOWN TEMPERATURE DIAL ON UNIT OR CALL FOR REPAIR OF UNIT.

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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 10, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXPIRED QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON SITE. REPLACE THE EXPIRED TEST KIT WITH A NEW TEST KIT.

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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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUSTY FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN 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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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 10, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 10, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Other

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

MISSING TEST STRIPS FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER. ENSURE THERE ARE STRIPS AVAILABLE IN BOTH KITCHEN AREAS AND CAFE.

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, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 21, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1440Other

Official wording

Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.

Inspector’s notes

SOAP WAS MISSING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN CAFE. MAINTAIN A SUPPLY OF SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0850Other

Official wording

Clean food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment, including microwave ovens, at least every 24 hours.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN MICROWAVE IN CAFE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Other

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. SUPPLY.

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, Oct 21, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 28, 2024

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Other

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOODS IN SALAD BAR WERE ABOVE 41*F (EX. TOMATO 60*F, BEANS 59*T, FARRO SALAD 59*F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) TO TURN DOWN TEMPERATURE DIAL ON COOLER, MONITOR TEMPERATUES AND CALL FOR REPAIR OF COOLER IF TEMPERATURES DO NOT DECREASE TO 41*F OR BELOW. ACCORDING TO PIC, FOOD WILL BE DISCARDED AFTER LUNCH HOUR.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0830Other

Official wording

Only use single-service items one time.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS BEING REUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SALSA). THESE CONTAINERS ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR MULTI-USE AND CANNOT WITHSTAND REPEATED WASHING AND SANITIZING. DISCONTINUE RE-USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE NSF APPROVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.

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, Mar 28, 2024 · Original Source

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