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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Fine Line Music Cafe

318 1st Ave N

Last inspected May 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine

May 8, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 188.420Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

In addition to floor requirements found in the Minnesota Food Code, floors in all rooms in which food or drink is stored or prepared, in which multiuse utensils are washed, and in walk-in refrigerators, dressing or locker rooms and toilet rooms shall be a smooth, durable, easily cleanable, non absorbent, light-colored material. Permissible materials include, but are not limited to, terrazzo, ceramic tile, quarry tile, or plastic or plastic coating over tight wood or concrete floors or equivalent. The floor covering must be grease resistant in all areas where grease or fatty substances are normally used and may drip or spill on the floor. In every new or remodeled food establishment a coved juncture of at least one-quarter-inch radius between the floor and the wall, except in serving areas, shall be constructed or installed. All exterior areas where food is served shall be kept properly drained. (99-Or-119,§ 1, 10-29-99)

Inspector’s notes

There is a section of about 4 feet of wall space behind the main level bar that is missing base coving from a repair. Provide base coving in this area and maintain.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
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

One drip cup on the closest end of the main bar was observed blocked and filled with water. Clear this blockage so that the drip cup drains properly. Maintain in good repair at all times.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 13, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 188.420Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

In addition to floor requirements found in the Minnesota Food Code, floors in all rooms in which food or drink is stored or prepared, in which multiuse utensils are washed, and in walk-in refrigerators, dressing or locker rooms and toilet rooms shall be a smooth, durable, easily cleanable, non absorbent, light-colored material. Permissible materials include, but are not limited to, terrazzo, ceramic tile, quarry tile, or plastic or plastic coating over tight wood or concrete floors or equivalent. The floor covering must be grease resistant in all areas where grease or fatty substances are normally used and may drip or spill on the floor. In every new or remodeled food establishment a coved juncture of at least one-quarter-inch radius between the floor and the wall, except in serving areas, shall be constructed or installed. All exterior areas where food is served shall be kept properly drained. (99-Or-119,§ 1, 10-29-99)

Inspector’s notes

There is a section of about 4 feet of wall space in the main level of the bar that is missing base coving from a repair. Provide base coving in this area and maintain.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
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

Both chlorine dish machines measured 0PPM chlorine at the time of inspection. Data plate indicates a minimum chlorine concentration of 50PPM. Work with service provider to repair dish machines so that they dispense 50PPM chlorine to adequately sanitize dishes. Maintain bar dish machines at 50PPM at all times.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 13, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

May 17, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Soda Gun drip cups were observed with slime accumulations. Clean and maintain 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, May 17, 2024 · Original Source

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