Routine
Aug 17, 2026
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
5 recorded violations
Official wording
In addition to ventilation requirements found in the Minnesota Food Code, ventilation hoods or canopies shall be installed over equipment where grease vapors, smoke, steam, odor, and heat are produced in the preparation of food. The ventilation systems shall be installed in strict conformity to existing city ordinances. (99-Or-119,§ 1, 10-29-99)
Inspector’s notes
Observed establishment is still cooking eggs in pans on hot plates without a required ventilation hood in place. Informed the MOD that they must immediately discontinue cooking eggs using this method, and to either cook the eggs using the existing ventless oven in the kitchen or install an appropriate hood over the area where pan-cooking of eggs would occur. Reminded MOD that failure to comply with this requirement will result in a minimum citation of $200.
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 issuesOfficial wording
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the wash-compartment of the 3-compartment dishwash sink was not connected to a drain, making the sink unusable for the proper wash, rinse, and sanitize steps required. Informed the MOD that they must immediately repair or service the sink to ensure it is functioning properly.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the dishwasher was not functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Informed the MOD that they must immediately repair or service the dish machine to ensure it is functioning properly or completely remove it from the establishment.
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 issuesOfficial wording
Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.
Inspector’s notes
Observed one of the compartments of the 3-compartment sink was not working and the remaining two compartments were being used only for washing and rinsing. The dish machine was also not functioning properly, resulting in no sanitizing step taking place for dishes and utensils. Informed the person-in-charge (PIC) and manager on duty (MOD) that they must immediately repair and service both the 3-compartment sink and the dish machine to ensure proper wash-rinse-sanitize procedures at all times; otherwise, the establishment must immediately limit food service to prepackaged items that do not require equipment or utensils needing cleaning and sanitizing.
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 problemsOfficial 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
At the time of this inspection, the establishment still did not have a Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) certified food protection manager (CFPM). Informed the MOD that they must employ an MDH-certified food protection manager as soon as possible, and that failure to comply with this requirement will result in a minimum citation of $200.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source