Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed whipped cream for waffles sitting in a pan of ice, out of refrigeration. Provide mechanical cold hold or place this item on the Time as Public Health Control procedure.This was discussed and a small counter cold hold unit will be purchased.
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.
The consumer advisory disclosure must include either: • A description of the food as raw or undercooked • An asterisk to a footnote describing the food as raw or undercooked
Inspector’s Notes
Observed a consumer advisory onsite for Tuesday sushi menu items but without a link to the products served raw/undercooked: Yellowtail tuna and sockeye salmon. Provide a link to the advisory for these 2 items. This was discussed and corrected onsite.
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.
Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.
Inspector’s Notes
Waffle batter observed out of refrigeration during breakfast (and returned to the cooler after breakfast), and without a TPHC statement on file. This was discussed and a plan was set up and placed in file for 4-hour breakfast waffle batter TPHC.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Remove carpeting or similar material from the following unapproved areas: food preparation areas; walk-in refrigerators or freezers; warewashing areas; toilet room areas where handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals are located; refuse storage areas; wait stations; dressing rooms; locker rooms; janitorial areas; within 3 feet around permanently installed bars and salad bars, other food service equipment, and food storage rooms; or other areas where the floor is subject to moisture, flushing, or spray cleaning methods.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed carpet in the equipment storage room. Remove and place quarry tile or other approved surface in the storage room.
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.
Do not store food in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under unprotected sewer lines, under leaking water lines, under water lines on which water has condensed, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed food storage under an open stairwell within the storage room. Remove the items mentioned and leave the area clear.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0300ACleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
Inspector’s Notes
Observed jugs of oil stored on mailk crates. Phase this practice out and obtain dunnae racks or shelving.
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.
Protect food from cross-contamination by using packages or covered containers.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed bins of rice and flours without covers in the storage room. Obtain the covers and cover the food.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435CFood source and labeling
Official Wording
Label consumer self-dispensing bulk food with the following information: 1. manufacturer's or processor's label; 2. a card or sign with the common name of the food; 3. list of ingredients; 4. nutrition labeling, unless exempt.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed the self-serve soda dispenser without an ingredient list. This was discussed and a list was found and posted.
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.
Provide and maintain for 90 days beyond the sale or service of the ready-to-eat raw, marinated or partially cooked fish a written agreement or statement from the supplier or aquaculturalist that stipulates the fish were raised and fed as specified in 4626.0350, item B, subitem (4).
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.
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1085ACleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Provide a pressure type vacuum breaker device on water supply lines used for water pressure cleaning systems, recoil hose reels, flex hose water supplies, or other situations where the control valve is located downstream from the water supply source. Atmospheric vacuum breakers are prohibited in these applications.
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.
Provide a written agreement or statement from the supplier stipulating that the fish are frozen to a temperature and for a time as specified in rule.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435CFood source and labeling
Official Wording
Label consumer self-dispensing bulk food with the following information: 1. manufacturer's or processor's label; 2. a card or sign with the common name of the food; 3. list of ingredients; 4. nutrition labeling, unless exempt.
Inspector’s Notes
Self-dispensing soda machine observed lacking labeling. Request this information from the supplier.
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.
Provide a written agreement or statement from the supplier stipulating that the fish are frozen to a temperature and for a time as specified in rule.
Inspector’s Notes
Fish parasite destruction letters not observed onsite (Tiger Sushi Wednesdays).
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.
Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.
Inspector’s Notes
No written document observed onsite for sushi rice on counter used for 4-hour service. The written document consists of a statement describing product, time-frame of service, discarding of all product at end of service and signature.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Provide and maintain for 90 days beyond the sale or service of the ready-to-eat raw, marinated or partially cooked fish a written agreement or statement from the supplier or aquaculturalist that stipulates the fish were raised and fed as specified in 4626.0350, item B, subitem (4).
Inspector’s Notes
Aqua-cultured salmon papers not observed onsite. Obtain this information from the supplier.
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.
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1085ACleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Provide a pressure type vacuum breaker device on water supply lines used for water pressure cleaning systems, recoil hose reels, flex hose water supplies, or other situations where the control valve is located downstream from the water supply source. Atmospheric vacuum breakers are prohibited in these applications.
Inspector’s Notes
The mopsink observed with a high-pressure hose but without the high-pressure vacuum breaker. Obtain this part from a plumbing supply.
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.