minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings
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
Observed SevSafe certification in establishment which was acquired in 2022 and expires in December 2027. Informed that certification from course must be registered with the state of MN to meet CFPM employment requirements. The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Redo the course and register using the link provided within 6 months: Initialand Renewal Process Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MNDept. of Health
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 MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no business license on site. Keep license where it can be easily accessed upon request.
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 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings
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
Observed only the training section of the requirements fulfilled by the CFPM. Use the following website to fulfill the final requirement online only: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html
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.
Food businesses must have handwashing sinks with a water temperature of: • At least 100 degrees F • Not hotter than 130 degrees F • If children use the sink, the water temperature must not be hotter than 120 degrees F
Inspector’s notes
Observed the handsink water temperature at 145F. Lower the temperature to 130F or less.
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.
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
There is no state certified food protection manager, but the person in charge of the truck did take the correct CFPM class and obtained the class certificate. To become state-certified, the class certificate must be mailed to Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) with the application form and filing fee within six months of taking the class. When the class is taken again, be sure to mail the class certificate to MDH. Find application forms and mailing information at: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html
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Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition
Inspector’s notes
A wooden cutting board was observed in use as a covering over part of the 3-comarpartment sink to put equipment on (not for placing food directly on). The wood is absorbent and not easily cleanable. Remove the wood cutting board from the truck.
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Cool cooked TCS food: • Within two hours from 135 to 70 degrees F, and • Within a total of six hours from 135 to 41 degrees F or less
Inspector’s notes
This violation is for improper cooling temperatures and times. Hotels pans of cooked chicken and cooked beef, which had been cooked at the commissary the night before were observed in deep hotels pans in the refrigerator - still not cooled from last night. Chicken was observed at 60F on the center of the container and 55F around the edges - showing that the inside portions were insulated from cooling. Beef had been cut into cubes this morning and returned to the hotel pan. All the beef portions were 50F. Person in Charge discarded both beef and chicken due to the risk of it causing bacterial intoxication illness. Based on conversation and observation, the chicken and beef had been placed warm into deep hotels pans, at least six inches deep, and put into the walk-in cooler. This is not an effective method of cooling. Inspector and person in charge discussed how cooked foods should be cooled in shallow pans not deeper than two and a half inches, or spread out on sheets not thicker than two and a half inches to cool effectively and keep the food safe. During cooling, food can be left fully uncovered.
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This violation is for improper cooling methods. Hotels pans of cooked chicken and cooked beef, which had been cooked at the commissary the night before were observed in deep hotels pans in the refrigerator - still not cooled from last night. Chicken was observed at 60F on the center of the container and 55F around the edges - showing that the inside portions were insulated from cooling. Beef had been cut into cubes this morning and returned to the hotel pan. All the beef portions were 50F. Person in Charge discarded both beef and chicken due to the risk of it causing bacterial intoxication illness. Based on conversation and observation, the chicken and beef had been placed warm into deep hotels pans, at least six inches deep, and put into the walk-in cooler. This is not an effective method of cooling. Inspector and person in charge discussed how cooked foods should be cooled in shallow pans not deeper than two and a half inches, or spread out on sheets not thicker than two and a half inches to cool effectively and keep the food safe. During cooling, food can be left fully uncovered.
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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.