Routine
Sep 18, 2025
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
Test strips are needed for checking the sanitizer strength.
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
Design, install and operate all ventilation systems, furnaces, gas or oil-fired heaters, and water heaters according to Minnesota Rules chapters 1305, 1346, and 7511.
Inspector’s notes
There was equipment used to prepare food that requires a ventilation hood exhaust and make up air system. Discontinue the use of this equipment. Attached are guidelines for the type of equipment that can and can not be used in a kitchen without an existing hood. If you would like to continue to use your equipment that requires a hood, you need to submit a plan review for equipment and possibly a hood installation.
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
The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.
Inspector’s notes
The business must have at least one employee responsible for overseeing food safety. They must attend a food safety class and then submit an application to MDH for a CFPM certificate. Visit https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html for more information.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial wording
The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
Inspector’s notes
A copy of the business license needs to be posted.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial wording
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
Inspector’s notes
An employee illness log needs to be kept at the business. One is being sent with this report.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source