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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Cruncheese

401 14th Ave Se

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine

Jul 17, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

11 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0305Contamination

Official wording

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

Food items (such as prepackaged Mango, bottled mayonnaise, and Sweat Chili Sauces, etc.,) found stored on the shelf in the unisex bathroom. Note: Discontinue this practice. Relocate all food items & store them at proper storage place.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1530ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed grease build up and dirty condition on the hood filters Note: 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 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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 sanitizing solution bucket between use at all times.

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 4626.0960AContamination

Official wording

Discontinue storage of single-service and single-use articles in locker rooms; toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under unshielded sewer lines; under leaking water lines or sources of condensation or moisture; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination.

Inspector’s notes

Single service items such as cups, aluminum containers and cup covers found stored inside unisex bathroom. Note: Relocate and store them in an approved storage place. Discontinue this practice.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Cold TCS foods such as mozzarella cheeses found stored in the improperly working unit at above 41 F. Note; Unable to verify duration of holding and discarded voluntarily.

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
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

The broken and improperly working single door reach-in refrigerator found in use. Note: See above for unit temperature. Note: Repair and make sure that it can maintain a temperature of 41 F or below at all times.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1390Facility maintenance

Official wording

Provide necessary walls and ceiling to completely enclose toilet rooms and a tight-fitting, self-closing device on the toilet room door.

Inspector’s notes

The door of unisex bathroom not self-closing. Note: Provide door closing device so as to make it self-closing.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0240Food source and labeling

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Sauces in squeeze bottles on the front service line not labeled. Note: Label them with food common names for easy identification.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1395AOther

Official wording

Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

Inspector’s notes

The front exterior exit door found propped open without provision of screen for ventilation purpose at the time of inspection. Note: Either provide door screens or keep the door closed for pest control purposes.

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 4626.1395DFacility maintenance

Official wording

Protect the outside openings of the food establishment if the doors and windows are kept open for ventilation or other purposes by providing and maintaining tightly fitting screens (not less than 16 mesh to 1 inch), air curtains, or using other effective means.

Inspector’s notes

The front exterior exit door found propped open without provision of screen for ventilation purpose at the time of inspection. Note: Either provide door screens or keep the door closed for pest control purposes.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1570Pests

Official wording

Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests.

Inspector’s notes

live house flies observed in the facility. Note: Exterminate them and keep the exterior door closed.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 17, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 15, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0300AOther

Official wording

Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor

Inspector’s notes

Potatoes in the bags stored directly on the floor in the kitchen. Note: Relocate and store them at least 6 inches off the floor.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0305Other

Official wording

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

Food items (such as prepackaged Mango, bottled mayonnaise, can sodas and Sweat Chili Sauces) found stored in the bathroom. Note: Discontinue this practice. Relocate & store them at proper storage place.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1530AOther

Official wording

Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.

Inspector’s notes

The hood filter was dirty and need cleaning

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BOther

Official wording

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. Note: Store all wet wiping cloths in chemical sanitizing solution bucket between use at all times.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 15, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 15, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0300AOther

Official wording

Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor

Inspector’s notes

Potatoes in the bag and other foods stored directly on the floor in the bathroom. Note: Relocate and store them at least 6 inches off the floor.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0305Other

Official wording

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

Food items (such as potatoes in the bag, prepackaged Mango, can sodas and Sweat Chili Sauces) found stored in the bathroom. Note: Discontinue this practice. Relocate & store them at proper storage place.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1530AOther

Official wording

Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.

Inspector’s notes

The hood filters were dirty and need cleaning.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloths not stored in the chemical sanitizer bucket. Note: Store all wet wiping cloths in the sanitizer solution bucket at all times

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
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: To get certified, please see the following 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 4626.1540Other

Official wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s notes

Wet mop sitting in the mop sink. Note: Hang it up to air drying.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MCO 188.390Other

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

Current license not posted. Note: Post the current license as required.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source

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