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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Eastside Food Cooperative

2551 Central Ave Ne

Last inspected Jan 28, 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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3 inspections

Routine

Jan 28, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

Observed shield at the soup hot deli area missing - reinstall. Sanitizer dispenser at the juicing compartment sink dispensing sanitizer with concentration lower than 200 ppm. Service.

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 issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0105BEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Food employees must use a closed beverage container within the food preparation or utensil washing areas.

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee drinking from a cup at the juicing area - provide closed beverage container.

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 issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275DWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Store food preparation or dispensing utensils in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain.

Inspector’s notes

Observed utensils in dipper well with no agitation - turn water on to wash away debris.

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.

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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 quat bucket reading less than 200 ppm. Quat used must be at least 200 - 400 ppm for activeness. Per PIC, dispenser where chemical was obtained from is not reading within the concentration range. Contacted contractor to service the equipment. PIC was informed to obtain sanitizer from another dispenser.

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.

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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 3-compartment sink at the juicing area with a quat reading of 100 ppm. Quat used must be at least 200-400 ppm. Contacted contractor and PIC will obtain sanitizer from a different location in the business.

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, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 18, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

2-door low boy cooler and cold station located in the deli area observed not properly holding food at 41*F or below. Discussed with the person in charge to adjust unit dial and put small amounts of food in the unit until retemp food within an hour. If food are still not 41*F or below, remove all TCS food from the units and contact contractor to service the unit.

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 issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 18, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 12, 2023

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

No handwashing sign at handwashing station - provide a sign to all handwashing stations.

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 problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 12, 2023 · Original Source

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