The consumer advisory disclosure must include either: • A description of the food as raw or undercooked • An asterisk to a footnote describing the food as raw or undercooked
Inspector’s notes
1. Missing disclosure sentence (underlined below) on menu. Include. 2. Missing asterisk next to steak on a couple menu items. Include. Full example: *These items are served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Include updates on in house and online menus.
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.
Cool cooked TCS food: • Within two hours from 135 to 70 degrees F, and • Within a total of six hours from 135 to 41 degrees F or less
Inspector’s notes
Measured birria above 41 degrees that was cooled from last night. Cooling curve was not met. Cool food as described above. Use cooling logs.
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.
Observed birria in deep cambro container cooled from night before. Use shallow pans for cooling.
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.
Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tomatillo salsa in 2 door cooler. 2. Observed packaged raw meat next to limes in refrigerator. 3. Observed raw shrimp stored above ready to eat food in freezer. Employees began relocating items. Corrected on site. Store raw foods according to cook temp, with ready to eat foods above anything raw.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400AFood source and labeling
Official wording
Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.
Inspector’s notes
Food cooked on site is not being date marked. Observed unmarked salsas, beans, birria, consome, etc. Instructed to date mark, nothing was made from before Sunday. Date mark food as described above.
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.
While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
Inspector’s notes
Observed pico salsa covered while in cooling mode. Keep uncovered until temperature reaches 41 degrees or less. Corrected on site.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0450BCDECleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition
Inspector’s notes
Observed a couple damaged spatulas that are no longer smooth. Instructed to discard. Corrected on site.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed floors soiled, in back of house, under refrigeration equipment and cooking equipment. Clean at a frequency to avoid excess accumulation.
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.
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 a few small insects flying in bar and dish area. Pest control is in place and was out recently. Clean floors and continue to work with pest control operator.
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.
Protect food from cross-contamination by using packages or covered containers.
Inspector’s notes
Observed uncovered churros in freezer and beans and consome in refrigerator. Instructed to cover.
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.
The person in charge must make sure employees follow proper food safety procedures, including: • Proper handwashing • Preventing cross-contamination from bare hands • Proper cooking of TCS foods • Proper cooling of TCS foods • Proper hot and cold temperatures of TCS foods • Preventing plumbing cross connections • Properly sanitizing equipment and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Based on number and types of violations, active managerial control is lacking. The person in charge must adequately demonstrate and ensure employees are following food safety practices.
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.
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
1. Observed upright 2 door refrigerator broken. Manager is in the process of replacing it. 2. Observed prep cooler on right with elevated temperatures. Replace if needed.
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.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
1. Measured food inside right prep cooler above 41 degrees (see temps above). Food was discarded. Discontinue using cooler until repaired. 2. Observed beans and consome above 41 degrees in 2 door refrigerator.
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.
Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)
Inspector’s notes
Observed rice stored on counter at 101 degrees. Instructed to discard. Rice must be hot held when in use.
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.
The consumer advisory disclosure must include either: • A description of the food as raw or undercooked • An asterisk to a footnote describing the food as raw or undercooked
Inspector’s notes
1. Missing disclosure sentence (underlined below) on menu. Include. 2. Missing asterisk next to steak on a couple menu items. Include. Full example: * These items are served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Include updates on in house and online menus.
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.
Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
Inspector’s notes
A food plan review is required before installing a mop sink in the basement. Find information and application at Food Plan Review - City of Minneapolis
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1080AWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
Inspector’s notes
No mop sink in basement (keg cooler and 1 door cooler) Install.
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.
Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
Inspector’s notes
A food plan review is required before installing a mop sink in the basement. Find information and application at Food Plan Review - City of Minneapolis
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1080AWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
Inspector’s notes
No mop sink in basement (keg cooler and 1 door cooler) Install.
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.
Cool cooked TCS food: • Within two hours from 135 to 70 degrees F, and • Within a total of six hours from 135 to 41 degrees F or less
Inspector’s notes
Observed beans cooled from yesterday at 54 degrees stored in a >12 inch plastic container. Beans were discarded. Food must be cooled as described above.
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.
Improper cooling method observed: beans cooled from yesterday stored in a >12 inch deep plastic container. Ideas for proper rapid cooling: 1. Beans cannot be placed in deep plastic container in cooler until cooled to 41 degrees within 6 hours. 2. Use ice bath with ice wand. 3. Use of metal pans. Shallow depth, no more than 2 inches. 4. Purchasing additional refrigeration/freezer equipment designated for cooling, if this is a factor.
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.
Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed raw beef stored over salsa in prep cooler. 2. Observed raw eggs stored over beans in 2 door cooler. Items were swapped around-corrected on site. Store raw foods according to cook temp, with ready to eat foods above.
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.
Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.
Inspector’s notes
Obtain device to verify rack temperature of dish machine.
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.
For mechanical dishwashing machines using hot water sanitizing, the surface temperature of the utensils and equipment must reach 160 degrees F or higher.
Inspector’s notes
Dish machine rack temperature is not reaching 160 degrees per test strip. Repair. Sanitize in 3 comp until repaired.
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.
Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
Inspector’s notes
Food plan review is required before installing a mop sink in the basement. Find information and application at https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/business-assistance/run/food-safety/food-plan-review/
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1080AWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
Inspector’s notes
During initial plan review, a year was provided to install a mop sink in the lower level since there is a walk-in keg cooler and other storage.
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.
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
Measured surface and sink sanitizer at 1130 ppm. Sink was adjusted to 700 ppm. Corrected on site. Per chef, Ecolab is scheduled to come out to adjust dispenser. Continue to hand mix sanitizer and use test strips to ensure sanitizer is at the proper concentration.
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.
The consumer advisory disclosure must include either: • A description of the food as raw or undercooked • An asterisk to a footnote describing the food as raw or undercooked
Inspector’s notes
Brunch and dinner menu have been updated with proper consumer advisory. Update online menu where customers can order takeout.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed sinks re-caulked but area is still in need of cleaning.
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.
Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
Inspector’s notes
A food plan review is required before installing a mop sink in the basement. Find information and application at https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/business-assistance/run/food-safety/food-plan-review/
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1080AWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
Inspector’s notes
During initial plan review, a year was provided to install a mop sink in the lower level since there is a walk-in keg cooler and other storage.
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.
While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
Inspector’s notes
Observed consome with lid on during cooling mode and beans with plastic wrap on during cooling mode. Keep foods uncovered during cooling mode. Food items were uncovered during inspection- corrected on site.
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.
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
Measured surface and sink sanitizer at 1130 ppm. Sink was adjusted to 700-corrected on site. Per chef, ecolab will be contacted to adjust dispensers and sink will be hand mixed until repaired.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
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
Observed original exterior plastic lining on ice machine. Remove.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0220AFood source and labeling
Official wording
Discontinue removing shellstock tag or labels from original container until the container is empty.
Inspector’s notes
Observed mussels without tag. Tag was obtained and placed with mussels- corrected on site. Keep tags with shellstock until container is empty.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0220CFood source and labeling
Official wording
Maintain the identity of the source of shellstock sold or served by retaining the tags or labels for 90 days; using a recordkeeping system that keeps the tags in chronological order; and if shellstock is removed from original tagged or labeled container, the shellstock identification is maintained and shellstock is not commingled with shellstock from another container with different tags or labels.
Inspector’s notes
Observed shellstock tags in container in no particular order. Keep tags in chronological order. Tags were organized and placed in order- corrected on site.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0220BFood source and labeling
Official wording
Record the date on the tag or label from the original container when the last shellstock from it is sold or served.
Inspector’s notes
Missing dates on shellstock tags as described above. Include.
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.
Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s notes
Observed raw eggs above tortillas in 2 door refrigerator. Eggs were moved to lower shelf- corrected on site. Store as described above.
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.
The consumer advisory disclosure must include either: • A description of the food as raw or undercooked • An asterisk to a footnote describing the food as raw or undercooked
Inspector’s notes
1. Missing asterisk on egg items for brunch menu. 2. Consumer advisory has the footnote but is missing disclosure statement on dinner and brunch menu. Include. 3. Missing asterisk and full advisory on online menu. Include. Disclosure should read: "These items are served undercooked". Full statement should read a variation of these two statements: "These items are served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness." You can delete certain food items(poultry, seafood, shellfish) or raw vs. undercooked to meet your particular menu. Ex. "Eggs are served undercooked. Consuming undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness" Ex. "These items are served undercooked. Consuming undercooked eggs or meats may increase your risk of foodborne illness."
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed caulking at back hand sink and prep sink in need of cleaning/replacing. Replace caulk with new.
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.