Have a thin-tipped food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of thin pieces of food.
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THIN PROBE THERMOMETER. PROVIDE A “THIN PROBE” THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO ASSESS INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
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.
Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STYROFOAM SHELLS “TO-GO” FOOD CONTAINERS. DO NOT BUY UNAPPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTICS. SEE HANDOUT ATTACHED.
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OBSERVED CEILING TILE LEFT OPEN INSIDE THE KITCHEN. MOVE CEILING TILE SO PIPES ABOVE ARE NOT EXPOSED AND CEILING LOOKS FINISHED.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
MISSING TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER (CHORINE - BLEACH). PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN A COMPLETE TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER SOLUTION.
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.
Have a thin-tipped food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of thin pieces of food.
Inspector’s notes
NO FOOD THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. PROVIDE A “THIN PROBE” THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO ASSESS INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
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.
Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOME EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. DO NOT STORE ANYTHING INSIDE OR IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINKS. DO NOT BLOCK ACCESS TO SINKS. PERSON IN CHARGE CLEARED ACCESS DURING INSPECTION.
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.
Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STYROFOAM SHELLS “TO-GO” FOOD CONTAINERS. DO NOT BUY UNAPPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTICS. SEE HANDOUT ATTACHED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED WEDGED IN BETWEEN TABLES. DISCONTINUE THIS PRACTICE. STORE UTENSILS IN AN APPROVED, CLEAN, DRY AND SANITIZED LOCATION. KNIVES WERE MOVED TO WAREWASHING AREA.
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.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
HAND WASHING SIGN WAS MISSING AT ONE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE RESTROOMS. PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH HAND SINK USED BY FOOD WORKERS.
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.
Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device
Inspector’s notes
PAPER TOWELS WERE MISSING AT ONE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. KEEP ALL HAND SINKS FULLY STOCKED AT ALL TIMES. (OTHER HAND SINKS WERE AVAILABLE AND FULLY STOCKED).
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.
NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT ONE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATE INSIDE THE KITCHEN. KEEP HANDWASHING SINKS FULLY STOCKED. (OTHER HAND SINKS WERE AVAILABLE AND FULLY STOCKED).
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
HAND WASHING SINK WAS LEAKING WATER. SINK IS LOCATED AT THE BACK KITCHEN (OLD MEAT MARKET). REPAIR THIS SINK.
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.
Food businesses must have handwashing sinks with a water temperature of: • At least 100 degrees F • Not hotter than 130 degrees F • If children use the sink, the water temperature must not be hotter than 120 degrees F
Inspector’s notes
WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN WAS REGISTERING 75F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE SHOULD BE BETWEEN 110-130F.
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.
OBSERVED CEILING TILE LEFT OPEN INSIDE THE KITCHEN. MOVE CEILING TILE SO PIPES ABOVE ARE NOT EXPOSED AND CEILING LOOKS FINISHED.
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.
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 SANITIZER BUCKET REGISTERING 0PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER. RANGE FOR CHLORINE IS 50-200PPM. PIC MADE NEW SOLUTION TO READ 100PPM.
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.
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
Inspector’s notes
NO EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MAINTAIN IN THE FACILITY A LOG TO BE ABLE TO RECORD REQUIRED ILLNESSES / SYMPTOMS, EXCLUSION DATES, ETC. BE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE CAN LOCATE THE LOG UPON REQUEST BY HEALTH INSPECTORS. A SAMPLE IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.