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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Fairgrounds Coffee And Tea

116 3rd Ave N

Last inspected Dec 31, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine

Dec 31, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

Official wording

The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

Inspector’s notes

There was no current Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) for the establishment at the time of inspection. Discussed requirement with Person In Charge, who had taken a food safety course, but had just not registered with the State of Minnesota. Provided link with emailed report for designated CFPM to register on the portal for the State website. Once CFPM has registered with State of Minnesota, post certificate in establishment for inspectors to verify during inspections.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Other

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer test kit was not available on site to monitor dish machine's sanitizer concentration at the time of inspection. Obtain test kit from supplier and keep on site to ensure dish machine is sanitizing dishes within safe and effective range.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435D(3)Other

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Provide labeling for bulk, unpackaged food, such as bakery treats prepared on the premises of the food establishment or at another food establishment or a food processing plant that is owned by the same person and is regulated by the food regulatory agency that has jurisdiction.

Inspector’s notes

Bakery items prepared and delivered from another establishment that are displayed behind the counter did not have ingredient or allergen information available for customers to see upon request. Provide this information and keep available behind the counter for customers to view if they ask for it because of allergy related concerns. Maintain list current with any new additions or subtractions.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABOther

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Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

Handwash sink in the main kitchen area was observed obstructed by a broom at the time of inspection. Handwash sink in the basement prep area was observed obstructed with boxes of single-use items that had been stored there at the time of inspection. Discussed with Manager that handwash sinks need to be kept available at all times during operation so that employees are encouraged to wash hands. Retrain staff to keep all handwash sinks clear at all times so that they can easily wash hands.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435AOther

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Label all food packages as required by the law.

Inspector’s notes

Chicken wraps, yoghurt parfaits, chia seed parfaits, and tuna sandwiches that were packaged and available for customers to take and purchase were observed missing label information at the time of inspection. Provided labelling information guidance document with emailed report. Provide labels with all required information on packaged items that customers can take and purchase.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Other

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Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

A large container of raw shell eggs were observed being kept on the counter top at 76F at the time of inspection. When asked what they were using the eggs for, it was to crack and cook eggs to order. Container of eggs was nearly 3/4 full at the time of inspection and were placed out on the counter for the late morning and lunch rush approximately 5 hours earlier. Discussed with Manager that eggs should be kept cold at 41F or below and only a small amount should be taken out at a time. Manager opted to discard the eggs that were above 41F. Retrain staff to use small amount of eggs that they will easily go through within 30 minutes or an hour, and no more than that to keep eggs at safe temperatures.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 31, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 13, 2024

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

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Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s notes

Observed #6 coffee lids on site at the time of inspection. These are not reusable, recyclable or compostable as required in the Minneapolis Green to Go Ordinance. Discontinue ordering non-compliant takeaway containers and lids. Attached Green to Go Ordinance guidance document with emailed report. Comply with Green to Go Ordinance and only use reusable, recyclable or compostable containers.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

Official wording

The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

Inspector’s notes

There was no current Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certified for the establishment at the time of inspection. Discussed requirement with Person In Charge. Will attach initial State of Minnesota (MN) application for manager to apply tot he State once they pass an approved course. Will provide CFPM information from State of Minnesota to operator in emailed report as well. Obtain CFPM and post certificate in establishment once it is obtained and maintain current.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0915AOther

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Launder linens that do not come in direct contact with food between operations if they become wet, sticky, or visibly soiled.

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloths were observed being used below cutting boards during inspection. Discussed with Person In Charge that this is not an approved method for stabilizing cutting boards. Once cloths are wet, they must be stored in sanitizer buckets to be constantly sanitized. Alternatives such as rubber mats or rubber stabilized cutting boards, are acceptable options. Discontinue using wet cloths to stabilize cutting boards and use approved methods.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Other

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Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

The sanitizer being used in the 3 basin sink warewashing set up is a Sink & Surface Cleaner sanitizer. There was no appropriate test kit available for testing the sanitizer. Provide a sanitizer test kit that tests Sink & Surface Cleaner sanitizer. Keep on site.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435D(3)Other

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Provide labeling for bulk, unpackaged food, such as bakery treats prepared on the premises of the food establishment or at another food establishment or a food processing plant that is owned by the same person and is regulated by the food regulatory agency that has jurisdiction.

Inspector’s notes

Bakery items delivered from another establishment that are displayed behind the counter did not have ingredient or allergen information available for customers to see upon request. Provide the information and keep available behind the counter for customers to view if they ask for it. Maintain list current with any new additions.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0075AOther

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Food workers must wash their hands before starting food preparation tasks.

Inspector’s notes

Food employee was observed rinsing dirty dishes in the 3 basin sink, then removing the soiled gloves they were wearing and putting on a new pair of gloves without washing hands in between. Discussed with Manager that staff need to wash hands between going from "dirty" tasks to clean tasks such as preparing food or putting away clean dishes. Retrain staff to wash hands before beginning food preparation tasks.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABOther

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

Both handwash sinks in the kitchen area were observed obstructed, one with brooms stored in front of the main sink and the other filled with towels and linens from the supplier that had not yet been put away. Remove these obstructions from handwash sinks and make sure they are available for handwashing at all times. Retrain employees to keep hand sinks clear.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435AOther

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Label all food packages as required by the law.

Inspector’s notes

Packaged containers of Chia Pudding was observed missing full breakdown of ingredients and allergens. Provided labeling guidance document for packaged foods with emailed report. Label all foods that are packaged for retail sale with all required information.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 13, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 19, 2023

Complete

Official score: 92 · 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

Observed #6 coffee lids and small covers for condiment cups on site at the time of inspection. Discussed with Person In Charge that these items are not complaint with the City of Minneapolis Green to Go Ordinance as they are not reusable, recyclable or compostable. Will attach most current Green to Go Ordinance in email with report for guidance. Discontinue ordering non-compliant takeaway containers.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

Official wording

The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

Inspector’s notes

There was no current Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certified for the establishment at the time of inspection. Discussed requirement with Person In Charge. Will attach initial State of MN application for manager to apply to the State once they pass an approved course. Will provide CFPM information from State of Minnesota to operator in emailed report as well. Obtain CFPM and post certificate in establishment once it is obtained, then maintain current.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0915AOther

Official wording

Launder linens that do not come in direct contact with food between operations if they become wet, sticky, or visibly soiled.

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloths were observed being used below cutting boards during inspection. Discussed with Person In Charge that this is not an approved use for wet cloths and that once wet, they must be stored in sanitizer solution to be constantly sanitized. Approved ways to stabilize cutting boards, such as rubber mats and rubber stabilized cutting boards were discussed as alternatives to the current unapproved method. Discontinue using wet cloths to stabilize cutting boards and use approved methods.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C1Other

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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

Chlorine dish machine sanitizer concentration did not measure above 10PPM over 3 separate cycles. Sanitizer concentration is required to be 50PPM minimum according to machine data plate. Discussed with Person In Charge that sanitizer concentration must be at least 50PPM to effectively sanitize. Service dish machine so that it maintains 50PPM chlorine and monitor with chlorine sanitizer test kit. Service as necessary.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0355BOther

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Provide a written agreement or statement from the supplier stipulating that the fish are frozen to a temperature and for a time as specified in rule.

Inspector’s notes

Cold smoked salmon served in a raw state as lox menu items did not have parasite destruction records available. Explained Obtain records from supplier and maintain on site for inspector to review during inspections.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Other

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

There was no chlorine sanitizer test kit available on site to measure sanitizer concentration of low temperature chlorine dish machine. Dish machine was below safe sanitization concentration for chlorine when tested with inspector's chlorine test kit. Provide and maintain a chlorine test kit on site at all times to monitor chlorine dish machine concentration to ensure it is effectively sanitizing dishes.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435D(3)Other

Official wording

Provide labeling for bulk, unpackaged food, such as bakery treats prepared on the premises of the food establishment or at another food establishment or a food processing plant that is owned by the same person and is regulated by the food regulatory agency that has jurisdiction.

Inspector’s notes

Bakery items delivered from another establishment that are displayed behind the counter did not have ingredient or allergen information available for customers to see upon request. Provide this information and keep available behind the counter for customers to view if they ask for it. Maintain list current with any new additions.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 19, 2023 · Original Source

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