minorCode MN Rule 4626.0740Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Resurface scratched cutting boards. Discard them if they can not be cleaned or resurfaced.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CREVICES AND BLACK STAINING AT PREP LINE COOLER. CHECK ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FACILITY AND RE-SURFACE / DISCARD THE ONES THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE RULE.
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.
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: GREEN OLIVES AT 46F. SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( KEEP A LOG OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. (Note: if found again, this violation will trigger a citation. Citations start at $200).
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.
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 PLASTICS FOR “TO-GO” FOOD CONTAINERS. DO NOT BUY UNAPPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTICS. SEE HANDOUT ATTACHED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
HAND WASHING SIGN WAS MISSING AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH SINK USED BY FOOD WORKERS.
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.
FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT IS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR BASEMENT FLOOR.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Provide sufficient mechanical tempered make-up air and exhaust ventilation to keep rooms free of grease, excessive heat, steam condensation, vapors, obnoxious or disagreeable odors, smoke, and fumes according to State Building and Mechanical codes.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PIZZA OVEN EXTENDING OUT OF THE HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEM. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER A KITCHEN HOOD. MOVE PIZZA OVEN UNDER THE HOOD FOR PROPER VENTILATION OF FUMES.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0740Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Resurface scratched cutting boards. Discard them if they can not be cleaned or resurfaced.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CREVICES AND BLACK STAINING AT PREP LINE COOLER. CHECK ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FACILITY AND RE-SURFACE / DISCARD THE ONES THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE RULE.
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.
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: HAM AT 46F. SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE (
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.
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 PLASTICS FOR “TO-GO” FOOD CONTAINERS. DO NOT BUY UNAPPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTICS. SEE HANDOUT ATTACHED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400AFood source and labeling
Official wording
Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FEW ITEMS WITH PAST DUE DATES. FOR EXAMPLE: CHIPOTLE MAYO DATED 08/10/25. THIS FOOD ITEM SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED OR DISCARDED BY 08/17/25. JALAPENO TARTAR WAS DATED 07/15/25. THIS FOOD ITEM SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED OR DISCARDED BY 07/22/25. USE OR DISCARD TCS FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY OF PREPARATION. DAY OF PREPARATION IS CONSIDERED “DAY ONE”. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DISCARD PAST DUE FOOD.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FRUIT / DRAIN FLIES AT THE BAR. CONTACT YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ADDRESS AND ELIMINATE FLIES. HAVE INVOICES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY THE HEALTH INSPECTOR.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING TILES SO PIPES ABOVE ARE NOT EXPOSED. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT IS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR BASEMENT FLOOR.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
HAND WASHING SIGN WAS MISSING AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH SINK USED BY FOOD WORKERS.
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.
Provide sufficient mechanical tempered make-up air and exhaust ventilation to keep rooms free of grease, excessive heat, steam condensation, vapors, obnoxious or disagreeable odors, smoke, and fumes according to State Building and Mechanical codes.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PIZZA OVEN EXTENDING OUT OF THE HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEM. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER A KITCHEN HOOD. MOVE PIZZA OVEN UNDER THE HOOD FOR PROPER VENTILATION OF FUMES.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0740Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Resurface scratched cutting boards. Discard them if they can not be cleaned or resurfaced.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CREVICES AND BLACK STAINING AT PREP LINE COOLER. CHECK ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FACILITY AND RE-SURFACE / DISCARD THE ONES THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE RULE.
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.
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: BURGER AT 47F. SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE (
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.
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 PLASTICS FOR “TO-GO” FOOD CONTAINERS. DO NOT BUY UNAPPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTICS. SEE HANDOUT ATTACHED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400AFood source and labeling
Official wording
Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FEW ITEMS WITH PAST DUE DATES. FOR EXAMPLE: CHIPOTLE MAYO DATED 07/26/25. THIS FOOD ITEM SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED OR DISCARDED BY 08/02. JALAPENO TARTAR WAS DATED 07/15/25. THIS FOOD ITEM SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED OR DISCARDED BY 07/22/25. USE OR DISCARD TCS FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY OF PREPARATION. DAY OF PREPARATION IS CONSIDERED “DAY ONE”. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DISCARD PAST DUE FOOD.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TONGS STORED ON THE OVEN HANDLE AT THE COOK LINE. FOOD OPERATORS CAN CONTAMINATE UTENSILS WITH LEGS OR APRON. DISCONTINUE THIS PRACTICE. STORE UTENSILS IN AN APPROVED, CLEAN, DRY AND SANITIZED LOCATION. TONGS WERE MOVED TO ANOTHER LOCATION.
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.
Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THAT THE HAND SINK AT THE BAR WAS BEING USED AS DUMP SINK. METAL STRAINER AND ICE WAS STORED INSIDE. DO NOT STORE ANYTHING INSIDE OR IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINKS. DO NOT BLOCK ACCESS TO SINKS. PERSON IN CHARGE CLEARED ACCESS 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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275ECleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
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 LYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE BAR. STORE ICE SCOOP IN AN APPROVED LOCATION.
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.
Discontinue using ice as a food after it's use as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food, packaged food, or cooling coils and tubes of equipment.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOTTLES INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE BAR. DO NOT COOL DRINKS IN THE SAME ICE USE FOR COCKTAILS. THE PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL BOTTLES AND DISCARDED ICE.
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.
Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FRUIT / DRAIN FLIES AT THE BAR. CONTACT YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ADDRESS AND ELIMINATE FLIES. HAVE INVOICES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY THE HEALTH INSPECTOR.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT IS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR BASEMENT FLOOR.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
HAND WASHING SIGN WAS MISSING AT HAND SINK LEFT OF THE COOK LINE. PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH SINK USED BY FOOD WORKERS.
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.
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) AND CHLORINE (DISH MACHINE). 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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0030BCQPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
The person in charge must be able to explain: • Their responsibility for preventing the spread of foodborne illness by a food worker • The symptoms associated with a foodborne illness • How food workers must report illness symptoms and diseases • When a food worker must be excluded from work or restricted from working with food • When a food worker can return to work
Inspector’s notes
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE 24 HOURS / SYMPTOM FREE EXCLUSION REQUIREMENT TO RETURN TO WORK FOR EMPLOYEES HAVING BEEN EXCLUDED WITH SYMPTOMS SUCH AS VOMITING AND / OR DIARRHEA, ETC. MAKE SURE EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING TAKE PLACE TO INSTRUCT FOOD WORKERS TO STAY HOME FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS “SYMPTOM FREE” BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK.
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.
Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FRUIT / DRAIN FLIES AT THE BAR. CONTACT YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ADDRESS AND ELIMINATE FLIES. HAVE INVOICES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY THE HEALTH INSPECTOR.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATE IN THE BAR. KEEP HANDWASHING SINKS FULLY STOCKED.
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.
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
PAPER TOWELS WERE MISSING AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. KEEP ALL HAND SINKS FULLY STOCKED 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.
Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS BOTTLE MIXER STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK. DO NOT USE HAND WASHING SINK FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. DO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK.
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.
OBSERVED TWO MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING TILES SO PIPES ABOVE ARE NOT EXPOSED. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT IS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR BASEMENT FLOOR.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
HAND WASHING SIGN WAS MISSING AT HAND SINK LEFT OF THE COOK LINE. PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH SINK USED BY FOOD WORKERS.
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.
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions
Inspector’s notes
THREE COMP SINK WAS REGISTERING 0PPM OF QUAT SANITIZER. MAKE SURE DISPENSER IS WORKING PROPERLY AND USE TEST STRIPS TO VERIFY CONCENTRATION. NOTE: 3-COMP SINK WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, BUT DISPENSER WAS TESTED.
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.
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0500BCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Remove single-service and single-use articles made from materials that are unsafe and unclean.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BLACK GARBAGE BAG LINING ICE BIN AT THE BAR. BIN WAS FULL OF ICE. DISCONTINUE THIS PRACTICE. REMOVE GARBAGE BAG. STORE FOOD INSIDE “FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS” OR “FOOD GRADE BAGS” ONLY.
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.