Routine
Apr 23, 2026
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
8 recorded violations
Official wording
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
Observed there to be ice build-up in the ice cream freezer. Defrost and keep all equipment in good repair.
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
Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings by the chip display racks. Clean area. Regularly inspect store and report pest evidence to pest control provider. Increase service, if needed.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
The services of a licensed pest control operator shall be required when a facility has evidence of rodent or insect activity to the extent that rodent droppings are visible, or live insects are seen during an inspection. The facility shall maintain records of the pest control operator's services on file for inspection. (2003-Or-023, ? 3, 2-28-03)
Inspector’s notes
Observed pest evidence, but store does not have a professional pest control provider. Contract with a professional pest control provider to eliminate pest activity.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the floors in the walk-in cooler to be soiled. Clean and keep physical facilities 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 problemsOfficial wording
Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the tile floor and the FRP walls in the 3-compartment sink area to be heavily damaged. Repair and keep physical facilities in good repair.
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 issuesOfficial wording
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 large light gaps in the front entrance doors. Replace door sweeps.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial wording
Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the 3-compartment sink to not be sealed. Seal the 3-compartment sink to the wall.
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
Use only chemical sanitizers on food-contact surfaces that meet Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations requirements: • Part 180, section 180.940 • Part 180, subpart E, section 180.2020
Inspector’s notes
Observed store to use household bleach (designated for laundry use) to sanitize food contact surfaces. Make sure food grade bleach is used.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source