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E & L Supermarket & Deli

1122 Lowry Ave N

Last inspected Apr 29, 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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2 inspections

Routine

Apr 29, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)Other

Official wording

STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not stocked the following: Title 10, MCO 203.10 (a)-(j). Comply immediately.

Inspector’s notes

Observed store to be missing the required amounts of fresh produce, as required under the Staple Foods ordinance. A handout for the Staple Foods ordinance will be included in this report. Make sure that all required foods are carried and available for customers.

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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 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the ceiling of the walk-in cooler to be soiled. Observed the beverage racks and the sandwich racks in the walk-in cooler to be soiled. Clean and keep equipment clean.

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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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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1395AOther

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Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

Inspector’s notes

Observed there to be a large light gap at the back entrance door. Replace the door sweep so the door is tightly sealed.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 19, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)Other

Official wording

STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not stocked the following: Title 10, MCO 203.10 (a)-(j). Comply immediately.

Inspector’s notes

Observed business to not stocked required quantities and varieties of animal/vegetable proteins and fresh fruits/vegetables that are required under the Staple Foods Ordinance. Information on the Staple Food Ordinance will be included in this report. Stock and provide all foods required under the Staple Foods Ordinance.

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 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the fan guards, beverage racking, and ceiling of the walk-in cooler to be soiled. Clean and keep equipment 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source

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