minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
Inspector’s notes
THE BUSINESS LICENSE WAS EXPIRED. POST UPDATED BUSINESS LICENSE.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
THE TEST KIT FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER HAD EXPIRED. REPLACE EXPIRED KIT.
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.
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUCKET WITH QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AT 100 PPM. MAINTAIN QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 200 - 400 PPM.
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 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN AN APPROVED SANITZIER SOLUTION AFTER USE.
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 4626.0033APermits, 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 EXPIRED CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. RENEW CERTIFICATION AND POST UPDATED COPY.
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.
Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN BLOCKING HANDWASHING SINK NEAR GRILL. EMPLOYEE MOVED GARBAGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ENSURE HANDWASHING SINKS ARE 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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1755BPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Post the license so it is conspicuous to consumers.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LICENSE TO BE EXPIRED AS OF 4.1.24. POST UPDATED LICENSE.
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
MISSING CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER (CFPM) CERTIFICATE. ENSURE SOMEONE EMPLOYED AT ESTABLISHMENT HAS OBTAINED CFPM CERTIFICATE AND POST IN A CONSIPICUOUS LOCATION. YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO OBTAIN CFPM CERTIFICATE AT 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.