Routine
Aug 28, 2026
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
Official wording
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
Observed foods in Norpole cooler above 41*F. See temperature chart for details. Instructed person in charge to turn down dial on cooler and monitor temperatures. If temperatures do not decrease to 41*F or below within a couple hours, call for repair of cooler.
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 temperatureOfficial wording
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
The Norpole cooler was holding TCS foods above 41*F. Cold holding units should hold foods at 41*F or below even during busy hours of operation. Monitor cooler temperatures and call for repair if needed.
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, Aug 28, 2026 · Original Source