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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Farmers Kitchen + Bar; Farmers Kitchen And Bar

750 2nd St S #100

Last inspected Feb 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.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Routine

Feb 4, 2026

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442BFood temperature

Official wording

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

The consumer advisory was missing the following section of the statement: "This item is served raw or undercooked." Add to the existing consumer advisory to all the physical 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
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

The dish machine sanitizing temperature gauge does not reach 180°F, but the internal temperature reaches at least 160°F. Have the unit serviced so the gauges match the internal temperature.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0408AOther

Official wording

Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

Inspector’s notes

The facility was using time as a public health control for half and half. Develop written procedures and have available on-site.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0300ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor

Inspector’s notes

Boxes of food were stored directly on the floor. Discontinue and store 6 inches off the floor.

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 4626.0380ABCFood temperature

Official wording

Thaw TCS food by one of the following methods: • Inside a refrigerator • Kept completely under running water of 70 degrees F or less. The food must remain at 41 degrees F or less. • In a microwave oven • As part of the cooking process

Inspector’s notes

The facility was thawing soup at room temperature. Discontinue. The facility put the container under running water.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

The mixer and table in the old bakery area had flour build up. 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 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

The coffee area hand sink was missing employee handwashing signage. Post.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(1)Contamination

Official wording

Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw chicken being stored above vegetables in the walk-in cooler. Staff moved the chicken to a different location. Do not store raw proteins above ready to eat foods.

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, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 5, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings

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

The facility did not have a Minnesota Department of Health certified food protection manager. They had a food safety certification but not a MDH CFPM certificate. To obtain go to the following website: 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 4626.0442BFood temperature

Official wording

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

The consumer advisory was missing the following section of the statement: "This item is served raw or undercooked." Add to the existing consumer advisory to all the physical 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
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

The left line cooler was broken and was unplugged. Fix.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The left line cooler was broken and was unplugged and they were storing TCS food on ice. The TCS foods were moved to coolers that were maintaining temperature. Tots and cheese were measured at 44 F.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0408AOther

Official wording

Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

Inspector’s notes

The facility was using time as a public health control for half and half. Develop written procedures and have available on-site.

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, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 19, 2024

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0225AHandwashing

Official wording

Make sure all ready-to-eat foods and garnishes are not touched with bare hands.

Inspector’s notes

An employee was observed using barehand contact while plating ready to eat food. The employee had a glove on one hand, but used the hand with no glove to plate ready to eat food. Discontinue.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0385AFood temperature

Official wording

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

Wild rice cooling from the night before was measured at 46 F, indicating that the cooling parameters were not met. Use effective cooling methods and monitor. Discarded.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390BFood temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The facility was cooling products while being tightly covered. Crack the containers so the hot air can release.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

The restrooms for employees were missing handwashing signage. Provide.

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, Jan 19, 2024 · Original Source

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