Routine
Sep 11, 2025
Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
Inspector’s notes
There is a soda gun installed within the hand wash sink. The soda gun cannot be installed in the hand sink area, move to an approved area.
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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Dispose of condensate drainage, no sewage liquids and rainwater from the point of discharge to disposal according to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Rules Chapters 7080, 7081 and 7083
Inspector’s notes
Soda gun condensate line drains into hand sink. This must be conveyed to a floor drain.
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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Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device
Inspector’s notes
There were no paper towels available for the bar hand wash sink. Staff stated to use cocktail napkins. Cocktail napkins shred and stick to wet hands and do not work in place of paper towels. Provide.
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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GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
Inspector’s notes
There was no waste containers for recycling. Staff stated they do not recycle. Provide recycling. *Per phone conversation with management after inspection they have recycling servicing contract but there were no containers inside to collect it. Management stated that staff was new and will provide containers.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Store food preparation or dispensing utensils that are used with non-TCS foods, such as ice, in a clean, protected location.
Inspector’s notes
Observed ice scoop stored in ice with handle touching ice. Instructed staff that if the scoop is stored in the ice it must be stored in a manner where the handle is not contaminating the ice. Alternatively and ice scoop holder could be installed. Corrected on site.
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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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
Sanitizer solution of bar dish machine measured 0ppm. Use three compartment sink to sanitize until repaired. Comply with rule above.
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.
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All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
Dish machine is not dispensing correct sanitizer solution, repair.
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 issuesOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source