Routine
Apr 30, 2025
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.
Inspector’s notes
MANY OLD PIECES OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT OBSERVED BEING STORED IN BACK OF HOUSE. THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. PLEASE REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM FACILITY.
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
The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
Inspector’s notes
The old license was posted. Posted the current 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial wording
Store single-service and single-use articles in the original protective package or other effective means to protect them from contamination.
Inspector’s notes
The foil pans were stored upright. Store upside down to protect the interior of the pans.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial wording
Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
Inspector’s notes
The coffee cups provided were not compostable or recyclable. Replace with compostable or compostable cups.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial 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
The facility was missing eggs, enough fruits and vegetables, enough whole grain cereal and whole grains for the staple food ordinance. Attached are the requirements.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial wording
Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.
Inspector’s notes
The back hand sink was missing soap. Stock.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial wording
Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.
Inspector’s notes
The facility was unaware that sanitizer should be used to clean coffee equipment. Wash, rinse, sanitize and air dry coffee equipment.
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 record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 30, 2025 · Original Source