criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040APermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
The licensee must train employees to report when they have any of the following: • Symptoms of an illness that can be transmitted through food • Infectious diseases that can be transmitted through food, as diagnosed by a health practitioner • Exposure to a suspected or confirmed disease outbreak
Inspector’s Notes
Observed no employee health training. Implement a health training to staff annually.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
Inspector’s Notes
Certified food protection manager (CFPM) certificate not posted at the business. Post a CFPM certificate.
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.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s Notes
No handwashing sign at handwashing stations. Provide sign.
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.
Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.
Inspector’s Notes
Pickled tomato (7/25) inside the walk-in cooler observed pass 7 days. Use or discard product within 7 days The person in charge was told to discard product.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
The business needs to submit a HACCP plan to obtain a variance to acidify or ferment TCS foods.
Inspector’s Notes
Pickled tomato made 7/25 observed in the business. Tomatoes are hot pickled. Apply for a HACCP plan and obtain a variance for this specialized process. HACCP template plan will be sent along with the report.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.