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France 44 Cheese Shop - Deli

4351 France Ave S

Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Follow-Up

Apr 16, 2026

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0710BFood temperature

Official wording

Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.

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, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 20, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0710BFood temperature

Official wording

Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.

Inspector’s notes

NO DISH PUCK OR T-STRIP/STICK AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HAVE AN ITEM TO VERIFY THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF DISHWARE RAN THROUGH THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

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 4626.0035POther

Official wording

The business must follow its approved HACCP plan which does not require a variance.

Inspector’s notes

REVIEW OF SOUS VIDE COOKING LOGS WERE MISSING COOLING TEMPERATURE CHECKS FOR DUCK AND BEER BRATS.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

May 2, 2025

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0125Contamination

Official wording

Remove all unsafe and adulterated foods from the premises.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0710BFood temperature

Official wording

Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.

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, May 2, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 20, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0415DFood temperature

Official wording

The business needs to submit a HACCP plan to obtain a variance for reduced oxygen packaging cooked ready to eat TCS foods.

Inspector’s notes

FACILITY WAS OBSERVED ROP COOKED TCS FOODS. NO HACCP PLAN WAS IN PLACE FOR THIS PROCESS. PLEASE DEVELOP AND SUBMIT A HACCP PLAN 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 4626.0125Contamination

Official wording

Remove all unsafe and adulterated foods from the premises.

Inspector’s notes

LIQUID FROM CONDENSATE LINE IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER UNIT OBSERVED DRIPPING DIRECTLY ONTO APPLES AND SPLATTER COMING IN CONTACT WITH UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN STOCK. DISCARD FOOD ITEMS CONFIRMED TO BE CONTAMINATED. RECOMMEND REMOVING FOOD STORAGE FROM THESE AREAS.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0710BFood temperature

Official wording

Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.

Inspector’s notes

NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE PRESENT FOR VERIFYING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF DISHES IN DISH MACHINE. PROVIDE THERMOMETER OR STICKERS TO VERIFY TEMPERATURE IN DISH MACHINE.

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, Mar 20, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 19, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0035POther

Official wording

The business must follow its approved HACCP plan which does not require a variance.

Inspector’s notes

HACCP PLAN LOGS NOT BEING MAINTAINED FOR ROP/ SOUS VIDE HACCP PLAN FOR SALE IN RESTAURANT LICENSE. SEVERAL VERIFICATION LOGS NOT BEING FULLY COMPLETED.

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, Mar 19, 2024 · Original Source

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