Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Como Tap

Name: Como Tap
Address: 2124 Como Ave Se, Minneapolis, MN

2124 Como Ave Se

Last inspected Apr 23, 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.

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3 inspections

Routine

Apr 23, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1290BOther

Official wording

Keep all outdoor trash, recycling, and organics containers closed.

Inspector’s notes

Trash dumpsters' lids found left opened (in the back exterior areas). Note: Keep the dumpster's lids closed when not in a continuous use.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Employees illness logs not maintained onsite. Note: Keep employee's illness record onsite and make available upon request for review.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0240Other

Official wording

Label all containers of food and food ingredients with their common name.

Inspector’s notes

foods such as oil, water in squeeze bottles not labeled. Note: Label them with food common name.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BOther

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Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloths stored on the prep table between use. Note: Store all wet wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer bucket between use at all times.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Other

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Food residues and grease build up on/ and between the equipment (such as fryers, grill, dishwasher) in the kitchen. Note: Clean.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Other

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Damaged ceiling tiles seen above the 3-compartment sink. Note: Repair to eliminate gaps.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520AOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Caulking at three-compartment sink and wall juncture was dirty and need cleaning. Balck mold growth also observed. Note: Clean

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1285AOther

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Discontinue outside storage of unprotected plastic bags, paper bags, baled units that contain materials with food residue and refuse receptacles that are not durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof and nonabsorbent.

Inspector’s notes

Used and dirty oils in several drums and plastic buckets found stored in the rear exterior area. Note: Dispose them off properly

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Dec 22, 2023

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABOther

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

The following items need to be fixed: -The door and interior of reach-in coolers near kitchen area showing signs of rust. Remove or restore. - Observed pooling water at the bottom of the cooler near kitchen area. Note: Clean up water and make sure that the unit is in the proper working condition.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

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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

Still no state of Minnesota health department certified food protection manager for the facility's food operation. Note: The manager provided the training certificate onsite. But not get registered with the state. Note: Either hire at least one full time employee with the certificate or get registered with the state with your current training certificate. Note: For details, please see the link: Initial and Renewal Process Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health (state.mn.us)

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1290BOther

Official wording

Keep all outdoor trash, recycling, and organics containers closed.

Inspector’s notes

The lids of the trash dumpsters in the back exterior areas were left open. Note: Keep the dumpster's lids closed when not in a continuous use.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C1Other

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

The chlorine sanitizer concentration was found at O ppm (below the regulated range) in the dishwasher. Note: Maintain it at minimum 50 PPM. Note: Use 3-compartment sink until the problem has been fixed.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 22, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 15, 2023

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABOther

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

-The door and interior of reach-in cooler near kitchen area showing signs of rust. Remove or restore. - Observed pooling water at the bottom of the cooler near kitchen area. Note: Clean water and make sure that the unit is in the proper working condition.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840AOther

Official wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s notes

Food residues build up observed on the blade of the can opener. Note: Clean

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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

Hand washing signage missing from hand sink in the bar area. Note: Provide hand washing signage notifying employees to wash their hands.

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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's illness log maintained onsite. Note: See the template sent with the report.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

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 of Minnesota health department certified food protection manager for the facility's food operation. Note: Hire at least one full time employee with the certificate. Note: For details, please see the link: Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health (state.mn.us)

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1290BOther

Official wording

Keep all outdoor trash, recycling, and organics containers closed.

Inspector’s notes

The lids of the trash dumpsters in the back exterior areas were left open. Note: Keep the dumpster's lids closed when not in a continuous use.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C1Other

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

The chlorine sanitizer concentration was below the regulated range in the dishwasher. Note: Maintain it at minimum 50 PPM. Note: Use 3-compartment sink until fixed.