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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Key West Bistro

2803 38th St E

Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine

Oct 29, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

Inspector’s notes

NO ONE EMPLOYED AT ESTABLISHMENT HAS OBTAINED A CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. ENSURE AT LEAST ONE PERSON HAS OBTAINED CERTIFICATE AND POST IT IN A VISIBLE LOCATION. 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
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

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MICROWAVE. CLEAN MICROWAVE AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS.

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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

ICE MACHINE WAS NOT IN OPERATION. REPAIR ICE MACHINE OR REMOVE FROM ESTABLISHMENT.

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 issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DOORS OF EQUIPMENT AND HANDLES OF EQUIPMENT WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON AND NEAR DUMP SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.

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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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(4)Contamination

Official wording

Protect food from cross-contamination by using packages or covered containers.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UNCOVERED GELATO IN FREEZER. COVER GELATO TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 6, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

Official wording

The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

Inspector’s notes

ESTABLISHMENT IS MISSING A CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. TAKE AN APPROVED CLASS AND OBTAIN CERTIFICATE. POST CERTIFICATE IN A VISIBLE LOCATION ONCE IT HAS BEEN OBTAINED.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 6, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 23, 2023

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

Official wording

The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

Inspector’s notes

ESTABLISHMENT IS MISSING A CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. SOMEONE EMPLOYED AT ESTABLISHMENT MUST OBTAIN A CFPM CERTIFICATE AND POST CERTIFICATE ON SITE. YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION AT https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520AOther

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON FLOORS AND WALLS. DEEP CLEAN FACILITY.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Other

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SOME NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING SUCH AS COOLER DOORS AND HANDLES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0850Other

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INNER CAVITY OF MICROWAVE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN INNER CAVITY OF MICROWAVE AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(4)Other

Official wording

Protect food from cross-contamination by using packages or covered containers.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UNCOVERED ICE CREAM IN FREEZER. COVER ICE CREAM TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 23, 2023 · Original Source

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