minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435AFood source and labeling
Official wording
Label all food packages as required by the law.
Inspector’s notes
Observed baked goods and other items packaged inside the facility to not be labeled with ingredient lists. Label packaged goods with ingredients.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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 the diamond plate door of the walk-in freezer to be peeling. Observed there to be ice build-up in the walk-in freezer. Observed there to be damaged gaskets of the open door coolers. Repair equipment and keep in good repair.
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.
Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests
Inspector’s notes
Observed significant amount of trash and cardboard build-up by the receiving door. Clean this area and prevent creating conditions that make pest harborage.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435AFood source and labeling
Official wording
Label all food packages as required by the law.
Inspector’s notes
Observed repacked items in the grocery area to not be completely labeled with their full ingredient list, including allergen declarations. Label all items with full ingredient lists, as required.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests.
Inspector’s notes
Observed dead flies to be on the floor and windowsill behind the bread display. Clean area and keep clean.
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.
Food packages must be in good condition. Packages must protect food from contamination and adulteration.
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple cans of beans on the sales floor to be severely dented. These cans were removed from the sales floor. Make sure heavily dented cans are removed from the sales floor and not offered to customers.
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.