minorCode MN Rule 4626.0725ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.
Inspector’s notes
Observed handwash sink no longer sealed to the wall. Reseal sink.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed door handles of cooling units to be sticky/greasy. Clean and maintain 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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.
Inspector’s notes
Observed protective wrapping still on new drink machine. This protective film is for shipping purpose only and is not considered smooth or easily cleanable when it begins to peel away. Remove wrapping.
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.
Remove frozen fish from the reduced oxygen package prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing if using the running water method of thawing.
Inspector’s notes
Observed ROP fish fully thawed in lowboy cooler with ROP packaging intact. Discussed with operator. Operator discarded these products. Ensure ROP seal is broken prior to thawing.
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.
Observed cooked shredded chicken filled over 6 inches deep in pan cooling in freezer. Discussed with operator on site. Discussed importance of stirring throughout the cooling process if filled past 2 inches deep. Best practice would be to fill only to 2 inches deep during the cooling process.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0025Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Designate a person in charge and ensure that the person in charge is present in the establishment during all hours of operation.
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.
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 non-compliant to-go clamshell packaging. This in an ongoing violation from 2023. A citation will be issued for repeated violations. Ensure full compliance with Minneapolis Green-to-go ordinance to avoid further citations.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Remove frozen fish from the reduced oxygen package prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing if using the running water method of thawing.
Inspector’s notes
Observed ROP fish thawing in lowboy cooler with ROP packaging intact. Discussed with operator. ROP seal is to be broken prior to thawing ROP fish.
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.
While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
Inspector’s notes
Observed cooked and shredded chicken attempting to cool in reach in fridge in a tightly covered container. Discussed with operator. Keep containers uncovered throughout the cooling process. This was moved to freezer to continue cooling process.
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.
Observed cooked and shredded chicken filled over 6inches deep in a pan attempting to cool in reach in cooler. Discussed with operator. When rapidly cooling hot foods ensure the container is filled no deeper than 2 inches to facilitate effective cooling.
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.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
Observed TCS foods in prep cooler holding above 41 degrees F (Cheese-48) Discussed with operator. Unit is to be kept close during down times and temperatures monitored by staff.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0025Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Designate a person in charge and ensure that the person in charge is present in the establishment during all hours of operation.
Inspector’s notes
Due to the nature of the violations found during the inspection, it appears that there is no person in charge onsite effectively monitoring for and ensuring food safety (improper cooling, improper cold holding, improper thawing practices) Discussed with CFPM over the phone during inspection. Ensure there is a knowledgeable person in charge at the restaurant at all times during operation that is controlling for food safety.
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.
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 non-compliant to-go clamshell packaging. Ensure complete compliance with Minneapolis Green to Go ordinance to avoid future citations. Contact inspector with questions.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no chlorine test strips on site to test sanitizer concentration. Ensure you have a means to test each type of sanitizer used on site.
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.
Remove frozen fish from the reduced oxygen package prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing if using the running water method of thawing.
Inspector’s notes
Observed ROP fish thawing in lowboy cooler with ROP packaging still intact. Discussed with operator. ROP seal was broken on fish during inspection.
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.
While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
Inspector’s notes
Observed cooked and shredded chicken cooling in reach in fridge tightly covered container. Discussed with operator. Cover was removed and chicken put in reach in freezer to continue cooling process.
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.