Routine
Jun 25, 2026
Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale
10 recorded violations
Official wording
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 at the following hand wash sinks - dishroom and bar hand wash sinks. Provide and maintain paper towels in dispensers 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.
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Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
Provide a hand wash sign at bar hand wash 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.
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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
At the bar observed the ice scoop handle buried in ice at ice bin. Store scoop in such a manner that the handle is not laying in the ice.
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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All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the small Coldwell and lowboy next to deep fat fryers holding an ambient temperature of 47*F. Lower thermostat or have unit serviced so that it maintains a temperature of 41*F or less.
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.
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Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Clean build-up of food debris on rangetop and sides of double oven.
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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Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
Inspector’s notes
Observed several wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables and sides of steamtable. Store wet wiping cloths in a sanitizer bucket between uses.
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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Remove refuse, recyclables, and returnable at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents.
Inspector’s notes
In the employee restroom empty trash frequently enough to prevent trash can from overflowing.
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.
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Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the walls and backsplash behind the dishmachine in need of cleaning. Wall is badly stained with black mold. Recommend installing new FRP in this 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.
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Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
At cookline observed chicken wings in small Coldwell by fryer at 49*F. Maintain all cold TCS foods at 41*F or less. (discarded).
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.
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Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no soap at the following hand wash sinks - cookline handsink opposite fryers, dishroom hand sink and bar hand wash sink. Provide and maintain soap in dispensers 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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 25, 2026 · Original Source