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Einstein Bros Bagels #1348

550 4th St S

Last inspected Jun 25, 2025 · 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

Jun 25, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official 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 to-go coffee cups were PE lined cups. Replace with compostable or recyclable containers.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0408AOther

Official wording

Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THROUGH DISCUSSIONS WITH OPERATOR THAT ESTABLISHMENT IS USING A TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL PROCESS FOR CREAMER. NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES WERE PRESENT ON SITE. AN EXAMPLE OF A TPHC FORM IS BEING SENT OUT WITH THE REPORT FOR OPERATOR TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE. This violation has been called in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. A citation will be issued for future non-compliance.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

The following areas are in need of cleaning. -The wall behind the coffee area with spilt coffee on the wall. -The dust build up around the oven. -The floors throughout the facility with dirt and food debris build up. -The tile floor of the walk-in cooler and freezer had food debris build up.

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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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

The track of the pasty display cooler had food build up. Clean. There was food build up on the hot holding unit drawer shelves. 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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0620BFood temperature

Official wording

Provide permanently mounted temperature measuring device for cold or hot holding equipment used for TCS food.

Inspector’s notes

The cooler thermometer in the display cooler was missing. The facility had an extra thermometer and put it in the cooler.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing

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Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.

Inspector’s notes

The laminate shelving where the hot holding drawers are stored have underling wood exposed. Fix or replace.

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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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0845EContamination

Official wording

Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

The interior of the ice machine had mold build up. Dump ice and clean/ sanitize.

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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 26, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official 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 to-go cups were PE lined cups. Replace with compostable or recyclable containers.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0408AOther

Official wording

Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THROUGH DISCUSSIONS WITH OPERATOR THAT ESTABLISHMENT IS USING A TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL PROCESS FOR CREAMER. NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES WERE PRESENT ON SITE. AN EXAMPLE OF A TPHC FORM IS BEING SENT OUT WITH THE REPORT FOR OPERATOR TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

The facility could not locate their employee illness log. Have accessible.

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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 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

The bottom of the prep unit in the service area had food debris build up. 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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

The floors throughout the facility hand in the walk-in cooler had food debris and dirt build up. Deep 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, Jun 26, 2024 · Original Source

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