Institution · Minneapolis, MN

Hennepin County Adult Jail Staff Dining Kitchen

Name: Hennepin County Adult Jail Staff Dining Kitchen
Address: 401 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

401 4th Ave S

Last inspected Sep 8, 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.

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3 inspections

Routine

Sep 8, 2026

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0408AOther

Official wording

Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

Inspector’s notes

The facility was using time as a public health control for the items on ice. Develop and have written procedures available.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1085AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Mount the spray arm so it cannot hang below the spill rim of a sink or provide an approved backflow prevention device on the faucet.

Inspector’s notes

The facility had a sprayer arm that hangs lower than the spill rim. Either install a back flow preventor or install a spring so the sprayer does not hang lower than the spill rim.

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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 11, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

Business license was not posted. Post.

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.

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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

Deli meat on the self service line was measured at 45 F. Lower 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.

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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

A prep cooler was not working. Fix. The dish machine was not working. Fix. The facility is doing dishes in the 3-comp sink.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 5, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

The old City of Minneapolis business license was posted. Post the current license.

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

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0850Food temperature