Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
Inspector’s notes
Hot coffee cups are PE lined. PE lining is not recyclable. All to go cups must be reusable, recyclable or compostable. If this violation is repeated in the future it may result in citations. Sending more information about Green to Go Ordinance with report.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
Inspector’s notes
THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD PROECTION MANAGER (CFPM) CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. ENSURE SOMEONE HAS TAKEN AN APPROVED CLASS AND APPLIED FOR CFPM CERTIFICATE. YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION AT https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html
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 handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FILLED WITH CASE OF WATER BOTTLES. WATER BOTTLES WERE MOVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ENSURE HANDWASHING FACILITIES ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0300ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOXES WITH HASHBROWNS ON THE FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. ENSURE ALL FOOD IS STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND.
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.
Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PE LINED HOT CUPS AND BLACK PLASTIC LIDS. THESE TO-GO CONTAINERS ARE NOT COMPLAINT WITH MINNEAPOLIS'S GREEN TO GO ORDINANCE. REPLACE WITH A RECYCLABLE, COMPOSTABLE OR REUSABLE ALTERNATIVE. SENDING MORE INFORMATION WITH REPORT.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC AND PE LINED TO GO CONTAINERS. THESE TYPES OF CONTAINERS ARE NOT REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE OR COMPOSTABLE. PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES PRODUCTS THAT ARE COMPLIANT WITH THE GREEN TO GO ORDINANCE. SENDING MORE INFORMATION WITH REPORT.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COLD FOODS IN COLD SELF SERVE STATION ABOVE 41*F. SEE TEMPERATURE CHART FOR DETAILS. UNIT HAD NOT BEEN TURNED ON OR COOLED DOWN PRIOR TO USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD FOODS AND TURN ON UNIT BEFORE REPLACING WITH NEW PRODUCTS.
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 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
Inspector’s notes
THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. POST CERTIFICATE.
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.