Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Dairy Queen Brazier

Name: Dairy Queen Brazier
Address: 4740 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN

4740 Minnehaha Ave

Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine

Jun 9, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1580ABFacility maintenance

Official wording

Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT SUCH AS NONWORKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BUSINESS.

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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.

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minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PE LINED TO GO CUPS ON SITE. PE LINED TO GO CONTAINERS ARE NOT RECYCLABLE, COMPOSTABLE OR REUSABLE. REPLACE WITH RECYCLABLE, COMPOSTABLE OR REUSABLE ALTERNATIVES. FUTURE VIOLATIONS MAY TRIGGER A CITATION.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1375AContamination

Official wording

Make sure light fixtures have light shields or shatter-resistant light bulbs in areas with: • Exposed food • Clean equipment and utensils • Clean linens • Unwrapped single-service items

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE SHEILDS.

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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1325A1Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SOME CEILING PANELS MISSING IN BASMENT. REPLACE CEILING PANELS.

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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 13, 2025

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

PERSON IN CHARGE COULD NOT LOCATE EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG. EXPLAINED REQUIRMENT OF ILLNESS LOG TO PERSON IN CHARGE. SENDING COPY OF AN EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG WITH REPORT.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CAN OPENER.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 13, 2024

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC SOUFFLE CUPS AND PE LINED BLIZZARD CUP. ALL TO-GO CONTAINERS MUST BE REUSABLE, RECYCLEABLE OR COMPOSTABLE. SENDING PDF WITH MORE INFORMATION WITH REPORT.

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 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE TILES.

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

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FILLED WITH TUPPERWARE LIDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. TUPPERWARE WAS REMOVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

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.

Official wording

Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device

Inspector’s notes

DISPOSABLE TOWELS WERE MISSING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. KEEP A SUPPLY OF PAPER TOWELS AT EACH HAND SINK.

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.