Routine
Jun 2, 2026
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Food packages must be in good condition. Packages must protect food from contamination and adulteration.
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple packages of produce in the produce cooler to be torn and exposing food product. Make sure that food packaging remains intact.
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 contaminationOfficial wording
Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the kickplates and wall joints to be damaged throughout the produce cutting room. Repair and keep physical facilities in good 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.
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Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the interior walls and honeycomb attachment of the produce cooler to be soiled. Clean and keep equipment 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 problemsOfficial wording
Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the walls of the produce cutting room to be soiled. Clean and keep physical facilities 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 problemsOfficial wording
Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition
Inspector’s notes
Observed a wood mandolin to be stored in the produce cutting area. Remove this piece of equipment. Make sure all food equipment is made of smooth, cleanable, and nonabsorbent materials.
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 and sanitize food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils: 1. before each use with a different type of raw animal food; 2. each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; 3. between uses with raw fruits and vegetables and TCS foods; 4. before using or storing a food temperature measuring device; 5. at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred.
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee to set an in-use knife inside of a waste bin and then start to reuse knife. Employee was instructed to place the knife in the 3-compartment sink and use a clean utensil. Make sure that utensils are washed, rinsed, and sanitized when they have become contaminated.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source