Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule.
Inspector’s notes
DISH MACHINE WAS REGISTERING 0PPM OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE). RANGE FOR CHLORINE IS 50-200PPM. REPAIR / REFILL / CALIBRATE DISH MACHINE. (USE THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE MEANTIME).
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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 (CHLORINE). 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.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING INSIDE REACH IN COOLER (BASEMENT). FOR EXAMPLE: CHEESE STICK AT 47F. SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( REPAIR / REPLACE THIS UNIT.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils
Official wording
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT REPAIR / REPLACE THIS COOLER. DO NOT STORE TCS FOOD INSIDE THIS COOLER UNTIL IS WORKING PROPERLY.
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.
Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.
Inspector’s notes
NO THERMOMETER OR TEST STRIP AVAILABLE FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. THIS DEVICE SHALL BE ABLE TO REGISTER THE UTENSIL SURFACE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE (160F). PURCHASE AND USE A DEVICE TO REGISTER UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE WHEN USING DISH MACHINE.
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.
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 INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM (BY THE KITCHEN). PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH 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.
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 all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. FOR EXAMPLE: CHEESE STICK AT 60F AND YOGURT AT 53F. SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( REPAIR / REPLACE THIS UNIT. PIC MOVED FOOD TO A NEARBY COOLER.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils
Official wording
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
REACH IN COOLER INSIDE THE KITCHEN IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT REPAIR / REPLACE THIS COOLER. DO NOT STORE TCS FOOD INSIDE THIS COOLER UNTIL IS WORKING PROPERLY.
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.
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040DPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
The person in charge must notify the regulatory authority of any complaint from a consumer having or suspected of having diarrhea or vomiting, norovirus, hepatitis A virus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or other enteric bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens.
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW HOW TO HANDLE CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINTS RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES (STARBUCKS LOCATION). YOU MUST REPORT TO MDH AT 1-877-FOOD-ILL ANY CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINT RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES (E.G: VOMITING, DIARRHEA, ETC). ALSO SHARE THIS PHONE NUMBER WITH AFFECTED CUSTOMER.
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.
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.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.
Inspector’s notes
NO THERMOMETER OR TEST STRIP AVAILABLE FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. THIS DEVICE SHALL BE ABLE TO REGISTER THE UTENSIL SURFACE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE (160F). PURCHASE AND USE A DEVICE TO REGISTER UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE WHEN USING DISH MACHINE.
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.
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 (QUAT). 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.
NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. KEEP HANDWASHING SINKS FULLY STOCKED. PIC PROVIDED SOAP 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.
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 INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH 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.
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.