Food Truck · Minneapolis, MN

Habanero Tacos

Name: Habanero Tacos
Address: 3909 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN

3909 Minnehaha Ave

Last inspected May 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine

May 3, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1855CFood temperature

Official wording

Discontinue using undrained ice as a cooling medium for water-impervious beverage containers for special event stand.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PACKAGED BEVERAGES (SODA, WATER) IN UNDRAINED ICE. KEEP BEVERAGES WITHIN A PROPERLY DRAINED COOLER / CONTAINER. REFILL WITH ICE AS NEEDED WHILE WATER IS DRAINING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER. DRAIN AWAY FROM TENT. PERSON IN CHARGE OPENED PLUGGED FOR WATER DRAINAGE.

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 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

THREE COMP SINK WAS LEAKING WATER. FIX WATER LEAK.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 3, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 14, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 14, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 9, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1020Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Water under pressure must be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water.

Inspector’s notes

No water under pressure available on site. Food truck was using a gravity fed handwash set up. This is not allowed in food trucks. Discussed with operator. Operator was ordered to close the mobile food truck until water under pressure is fully functional.