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Falls Coffee

4757 Hiawatha Ave

Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

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3 inspections

Routine

Jun 4, 2026

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

THE CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WAS NOT POSTED. POST CERTIFICATE.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS NOT SURE IF EMPLOYEE ILLNESSES ARE TRACKED OR WHERE THE LOG IS KEPT. KEEP A RECORD OF EMPLOYEE ILLENSSES AND HAVE IT AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTOR REQUEST. SENDING ILLNESS LOG PDF WITH REPORT.

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 4626.0123Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Train employees on effective steps to follow for the cleanup of vomit or diarrhea.

Inspector’s notes

THE PERSON IN CHARGE WASN'T SURE WHAT THEY WOULD DO IF THERE WAS A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA INCIDENT AT ESTABLISHMENT. SENDING INFORMATION SHEET ABOUT HOW TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP VOMIT OR DIARRHEA.

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 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

PERSON IN CHARGE WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE TEST STRIPS FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER. PROVIDE TEST STRIPS.

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 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER AFTER USE.

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 4626.1560BOther

Official wording

Store clothing and other personal items in lockers or other suitable places.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PHONES ON PREP COUNTERS. STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR OTHER AREAS AWAY FROM FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT.

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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 4626.1500BContamination

Official wording

Locate employee lockers or other suitable facilities in areas so that food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PHONES ON PREP COUNTERS. STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR OTHER AREAS AWAY FROM FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

May 30, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. ENSURE SOMEONE EMPLOYUED AT ESTABLISHMENT HAS OBTAINED CFPM CERTIFICATE AND POST IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION. YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION AT https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

PERSON IN CHARGE WAS NOT AWARE OF WHETHER THEY KEEP AN EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG. EXPLAINED REQUIRMENT TO PIC. SENDING ILLNESS LOG PDF WITH REPORT.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 30, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

May 23, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. ENSURE SOMEONE EMPLOYED AT ESTABLISHMENT HAS OBTAINED CFPM CERTIFICATE AND POST IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION. YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION AT https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HAND SINK FILLED WITH DISHES. EMPLOYEE MOVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. KEEP HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 23, 2024 · Original Source

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