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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Coffee & Tea Ltd

2730 43rd St W

Last inspected Oct 8, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Routine

Oct 8, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1080AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.

Inspector’s notes

NO MOP SINK PRESENT IN FACILITY. INSTALL A MOP SINK.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1325A3Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Provide nonabsorbent floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces for food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, all servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods.

Inspector’s notes

FLOOR IN FACILITY IS WOOD. WOOD IS NOT AN APPROVED FLOORING SURFACE. PLEASE INSTALL TILE OR EPOXY BASED FLOORING AND SUBMIT SPECS OF FLOORING TO MINNEAPOLIS HEALTH PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.

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 problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1720AFood temperature

Official wording

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

SUBMIT A HEALTH PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION FOR INSTALL OF MOP SINK.

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 temperature
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

NO SANITIZER TEST KIT PRESENT. HAVE A SANITIZER TEST KIT ON SITE FOR TESTING OF SANITIZER.

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 problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C1Chemicals

Official wording

Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule.

Inspector’s notes

CHLORINE SANITIZER MEASURED 0 PPM. MAINTAIN AT 50-200 PPM.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

Inspector’s notes

NO STATE CFPM EMPLOYED ON SITE. EMPLOY 1 FULL TIME STATE CFPM.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 9, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

NO EMPLOYEE ILLNESS RECORD LOG MAINTAINED ON SITE. MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE ILLNESS RECORD LOG.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FACILITY OBSERVED WITH DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN FACILITY 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1325A3Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Provide nonabsorbent floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces for food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, all servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods.

Inspector’s notes

FLOOR IN FACILITY IS WOOD. WOOD IS NOT AN APPROVED FLOORING SURFACE. PLEASE INSTALL TILE OR EPOXY BASED FLOORING AND SUBMIT SPECS OF FLOORING TO MINNEAPOLIS HEALTH PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.

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 problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1080AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.

Inspector’s notes

NO MOP SINK PRESENT IN FACILITY. INSTALL A MOP SINK.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1720AFood temperature

Official wording

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

SUBMIT A HEALTH PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION FOR INSTALL OF MOP SINK.

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 temperature

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source

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