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Elite Catering

2210 Hennepin Ave

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Routine

Jul 29, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C1Chemicals

Official wording

Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule.

Inspector’s notes

DISH MACHINE WAS REGISTERING 10PPM OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE). RANGE FOR CHLORINE IS 50-200PPM. REPAIR / CALIBRATE / REFILL DISH MACHINE. PIC FIXED CHLORINE LINE. NEW READING WAS 50PPM.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1335ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Inspector’s notes

FLOORING AT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WAS REPLACED FROM QUARRY TILE TO VINYL-WOODEN PLANKS. REPLACE FLOOR WITH KITCHEN GRADE FLOORING. PS: REVIEW DOCUMENT ATTACHED REGARDING FLOORS INSIDE A KITCHEN BEFORE REPAIRS ARE DONE. CONSULT WITH A PLAN REVIEWER TEAM MEMBER OR YOUR INSPECTOR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

EPOXY PAINT AT WAREWASHING ROOM IS PEELING. TWO DIFFERENT COLORS ARE PRESENT (RED AND BLUE). REPAIR THIS FLOOR. PS: REVIEW DOCUMENT ATTACHED REGARDING FLOORS INSIDE A KITCHEN BEFORE REPAIRS ARE DONE.

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 issues
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 EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE REACH DOWN FREEZER FOR SAMPLES (BASEMENT). MAINTAIN FREEZER FREE OF EXCESSIVE ICE ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURE’S INSTRUCTIONS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT IS RUSTED. REPLACE FLOOR WITH APPROVED FLOORING MATERIAL. SEE DOCUMENT ATTACHED OR CONTACT HEALTH INSPECTOR FOR QUESTIONS.

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 4626.1260Other

Official wording

Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

Inspector’s notes

MISSING COVERED GARBAGE INSIDE RESTROOMS FOR EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A COVERED GARBAGE FOR RESTROOMS.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0875Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wash food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils to effectively remove or loosen soils.

Inspector’s notes

OPERATOR WAS ONLY SANITIZING SLICER. THE WASH AND RINSE STEP WERE MISSING. YOU MUST WASH (WATER + DISH DETERGENT), THEN RINSE WITH CLEAN WATER AND FINALLY SANITIZE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT / UTENSILS WITH AN APPROVED SANITIZER. THIS WAS REVIEWED 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 9, 2025

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C1Chemicals

Official wording

Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule.

Inspector’s notes

DISH MACHINE WAS REGISTERING 0PPM OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE). RANGE FOR CHLORINE IS 50-200PPM. REPAIR / CALIBRATE / REFILL DISH MACHINE. PIC REPLACED CHLORINE BOTTLE. NEW READING WAS 50PPM.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1335ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Inspector’s notes

FLOORING AT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WAS REPLACED FROM QUARRY TILE TO VINYL-WOODEN PLANKS. REPLACE FLOOR WITH KITCHEN GRADE FLOORING. PS: REVIEW DOCUMENT ATTACHED REGARDING FLOORS INSIDE A KITCHEN BEFORE REPAIRS ARE DONE. CONSULT WITH A PLAN REVIEWER TEAM MEMBER OR YOUR INSPECTOR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

EPOXY PAINT AT WAREWASHING ROOM IS PEELING. TWO DIFFERENT COLORS ARE PRESENT (RED AND BLUE). REPAIR THIS FLOOR. PS: REVIEW DOCUMENT ATTACHED REGARDING FLOORS INSIDE A KITCHEN BEFORE REPAIRS ARE DONE.

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 issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390BFood temperature

Official wording

While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RECENTLY SLICED TOMATOES IN A TIGHTLY COVERED CONTAINER. DO NOT COVER / WRAP TCS FOOD DURING COOLING FROM AMBIENT. WAIT UNTIL FOOD REACHES 41F, THEN COVER CONTAINER.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Jul 1, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0349FFood temperature

Official wording

Develop written procedures for the raw animal food noncontinuous cooking process and obtain prior approval from the regulatory authority before implementation.

Inspector’s notes

ESTABLISHMENT DOES PAR-COOKING OF PROTEINS SUCH AS STEAKS. NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. SUBMIT / PROVIDE WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION FOR YOUR NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCEDURE. KEEP A COPY OF YOUR APPROVED WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR YEARLY REVIEW. REVIEW AND FILL OUT ATTACHED DOCUMENT. THEN SUBMIT TO HEALTH INSPECTOR FOR APPROVAL.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C1Chemicals

Official wording

Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule.

Inspector’s notes

DISH MACHINE WAS REGISTERING 0PPM OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE). RANGE FOR CHLORINE IS 50-200PPM. REPAIR / CALIBRATE / REFILL DISH MACHINE.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0960AContamination

Official wording

Discontinue storage of single-service and single-use articles in locker rooms; toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under unshielded sewer lines; under leaking water lines or sources of condensation or moisture; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ARTICLES STORED UNDER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS: MOVE ITEMS TO ANOTHER LOCATION. PROVIDE A DROPPED CEILING OR A WAY TO PROTECT ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION COMING FROM PIPES 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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1335ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Inspector’s notes

FLOORING AT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WAS REPLACED FROM QUARRY TILE TO VINYL-WOODEN PLANKS. REPLACE FLOOR WITH KITCHEN GRADE FLOORING. PS: REVIEW DOCUMENT ATTACHED REGARDING FLOORS INSIDE A KITCHEN BEFORE REPAIRS ARE DONE. CONSULT WITH A PLAN REVIEWER TEAM MEMBER OR YOUR INSPECTOR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

EPOXY PAINT AT WAREWASHING ROOM IS PEELING. TWO DIFFERENT COLORS ARE PRESENT (RED AND BLUE). REPAIR THIS FLOOR. PS: REVIEW DOCUMENT ATTACHED REGARDING FLOORS INSIDE A KITCHEN BEFORE REPAIRS ARE DONE.

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 issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 1, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 17, 2024

Complete

Official score: 86 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

MISSING TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER (BLEACH - CHLORINE). PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN A COMPLETE TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER SOLUTION.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0349FFood temperature

Official wording

Develop written procedures for the raw animal food noncontinuous cooking process and obtain prior approval from the regulatory authority before implementation.

Inspector’s notes

ESTABLISHMENT DOES PAR-COOKING OF PROTEINS SUCH AS STEAKS. NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. SUBMIT / PROVIDE WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION FOR YOUR NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCEDURE. KEEP A COPY OF YOUR APPROVED WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR YEARLY REVIEW. REVIEW AND FILL OUT ATTACHED DOCUMENT. THEN SUBMIT TO HEALTH INSPECTOR FOR APPROVAL.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C1Chemicals

Official wording

Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule.

Inspector’s notes

DISH MACHINE WAS REGISTERING 0PPM OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE). RANGE FOR CHLORINE IS 50-200PPM. REPAIR / CALIBRATE / REFILL DISH MACHINE.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040DPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

The person in charge must notify the regulatory authority of any complaint from a consumer having or suspected of having diarrhea or vomiting, norovirus, hepatitis A virus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or other enteric bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens.

Inspector’s notes

PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW HOW TO HANDLE CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINTS RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES. YOU MUST REPORT TO MDH AT 1-877-FOOD-ILL ANY CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINT RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES (E.G: VOMITING, DIARRHEA, ETC). ALSO SHARE THIS PHONE NUMBER WITH AFFECTED CUSTOMER.

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 issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0960AContamination

Official wording

Discontinue storage of single-service and single-use articles in locker rooms; toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under unshielded sewer lines; under leaking water lines or sources of condensation or moisture; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ARTICLES STORED UNDER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS: MOVE ITEMS TO ANOTHER LOCATION. PROVIDE A DROPPED CEILING OR A WAY TO PROTECT ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION COMING FROM PIPES 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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1335ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Inspector’s notes

FLOORING AT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WAS REPLACED FROM QUARRY TILE TO VINYL-WOODEN PLANKS. REPLACE FLOOR WITH KITCHEN GRADE FLOORING. PS: REVIEW DOCUMENT ATTACHED REGARDING FLOORS INSIDE A KITCHEN BEFORE REPAIRS ARE DONE. CONSULT WITH A PLAN REVIEWER TEAM MEMBER OR YOUR INSPECTOR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

EPOXY PAINT AT WAREWASHING ROOM IS PEELING. TWO DIFFERENT COLORS ARE PRESENT (RED AND BLUE). REPAIR THIS FLOOR. PS: REVIEW DOCUMENT ATTACHED REGARDING FLOORS INSIDE A KITCHEN BEFORE REPAIRS ARE DONE.

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 issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s notes

CAN OPENER BLADE WAS SOILED AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER 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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

CAN OPENER HOLDER IS DIRTY WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS. KEEP EQUIPMENT 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 17, 2024 · Original Source

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