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Hilton Garden Inn

1101 4th Ave S

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine

Jul 14, 2026

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

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

OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING. FOR EXAMPLE: TOMATO AT 44F AND EGG AT 42F. SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( INSTRUCTED PIC TO TURN DOWN SETTINGS OR TO MOVE TCS FOOD TO ANOTHER LOCATION FOR NOW.

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

OBSERVED LOWBOY COOLER (BLUE INTERIOR) WITH WATER – CONDENSATION ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM SHELF. REPAIR THIS COOLER SO WATER DOES NOT ACCUMULATE ON BOTTOM SHELF.

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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0850Food temperature

Official wording

Clean food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment, including microwave ovens, at least every 24 hours.

Inspector’s notes

THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WAS DIRTY WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN OVEN DAILY.

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

SODA GUN DRAIN TUBE WAS DISCONNECTED AT THE BAR. RECONNECT TUBE FOR PROPER DRAINAGE. PIC CONNECTED TUBE DURING INSPECTION.

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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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1440Handwashing

Official wording

Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.

Inspector’s notes

NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATE INSIDE THE BAR. 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.

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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

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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 14, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 18, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0795AFood temperature

Official wording

Maintain the temperature at the manifold of the hot water sanitizing rinse at a maximum temperature of 194 degrees F (90 degrees C) and no less than 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) for a single tank, stationary rack, single temperature machine or 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) for all other machines.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the temp of the hot water in the dishmachine's rinse cycle was 202*F. Informed the manager on duty (MOD) to ensure they have the machine serviced so its water temp does NOT exceed 194*F during the rinse cylce.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 18, 2025 · Original Source

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