Routine
Mar 17, 2026
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Have at least 50-foot candles of light intensity for areas where food workers are using utensils and equipment.
Inspector’s notes
Observed meat market cutting area were darker than 50 foot candles. Ensure surfaces where employees are using cutting equipment is at least 50 foot candles.
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
Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared in a processing plant and held for more than 24 hours once opened. Day one is the day the food was opened.
Inspector’s notes
Observed ham ends in deli cooler without a date mark. Ensure ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety foods are datemarked for seven days, day one is the day the food was opened on site. At time of inspection PIC had employee date mark the ham.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial wording
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the three compartment sink did not have stoppers to properly wash, rinse, sanitize food contact surfaces. Ensure plumbing is maintained in good repair.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial 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 large gap under back door. Ensure all outer openings are sealed against the entry of pests.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Mar 17, 2026 · Original Source