Routine
May 14, 2026
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed broken tiles throughout with some large areas with deteriorated grout. Repair floors. 2. Observed damaged quarry tile base cove corner near walk-in cooler. Repair.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial wording
Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the following with build up and in need of cleaning: 1. Exterior handles of 3 door prep cooler 2. Exterior dry storage bins 3. Walk-in cooler wire rack shelves Clean and maintain
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 problemsOfficial wording
Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed greasy hood baffles and hood system. Clean and maintain.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed floor with buildup of debris throughout kitchen, especially in the following areas: 1. Walk-in cooler 2. Under fryers 3. Behind/under rice cooker 4. Under equipment and shelving 5. Walls behind rice cooker have plastic on them- remove plastic lining and clean. Clean and maintain.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests
Inspector’s notes
1.Observed mouse droppings on floor in kitchen corner and inside walk-in cooler on floor. 2. Observed mouse stuck/jammed between the wall and plumbing on floor in corner area of kitchen. Mouse was removed and discarded. Clean facility thoroughly and have pest control operator out asap. Work with pest control operator to mitigate issue.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.
Inspector’s notes
Observed gap under front door. Install door sweep.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial wording
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
Observed walk-in cooler door damaged and not tight-fitting. There is a gap under the door and the frame is bent which allows mice to get inside. Repair/replace door.
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 issuesOfficial wording
Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.
Inspector’s notes
Facility is washing and rinsing dishes without a final sanitizing step. Dishes must be washed, rinsed, and then sanitized.
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 problemsOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 14, 2026 · Original Source