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Food Truck · Minneapolis, MN

Gouda's Spot LLC

3731 Chicago Ave

Last inspected Sep 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Follow-Up

Sep 12, 2026

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

The hand sink faucet was leaking. Repair.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0500BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Remove single-service and single-use articles made from materials that are unsafe and unclean.

Inspector’s notes

Cheese slicers were stored directly on shopping bags in the prep cooler. Discontinue.

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.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

The following items were measured above 41 F in the tall prep cooler. -Cheese 48 F. -Hot Dogs 48 F -Wings 45 F. Lower the refrigerator temperature.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

The interior of the trailer had a dirt and grease build up throughout. Deep clean the interior of the trailer.

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 problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1530ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.

Inspector’s notes

The hood baffles had a large amount of crease build up. 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 problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0690Facility maintenance

Official wording

Have a ventilation hood system that prevents grease or condensation from collecting on walls or ceilings.

Inspector’s notes

The facility had another fryer that was located on the prep table. Remove. Frying must occur under the hood.

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 issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 12, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 10, 2026

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

Operator did not have an illness log available for review on truck. Keep an active log on truck.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Operator did not have test strips to verify concentration of sanitizer. Obtain test strips.

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 problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0705BFood temperature

Official wording

Have a thin-tipped food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of thin pieces of food.

Inspector’s notes

Operator did not have thin tipped thermometer on site. Obtain thin tipped thermometer.

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 4626.1050AHandwashing

Official wording

Provide a handwashing sink equipped with running water at a temperature to permit handwashing for at least 15 seconds through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

Inspector’s notes

During inspection, plumbed handwashing sink was not working properly. Operator did have gravity fed system in place as well. Discussed with operator. Plumbed handwashing sink must be in working order when operating a food truck. Fix sink.

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 10, 2026 · Original Source

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