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Kowalskis Lyndale Markets

5327 Lyndale Ave S

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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7 inspections

Follow-Up

Jan 22, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Temperatures at salad bar measured above 41 degrees (see temps above). Service machine

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 4626.435B (1-4,6-7)Food source and labeling

Official wording

Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.

Inspector’s notes

Rotisserie chicken label is missing address of store. Include.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 8, 2026

Complete

Official score: 86 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0408BFood temperature

Official wording

When using time only as a public health control for up to 4 hours, discard all TCS food that has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours; was not at 41 degrees F (5 degrees C) or less when removed from temperature control; or is in unmarked containers.

Inspector’s notes

1. TPHC is being used for food under heat lamps, but time is not being properly monitored with use of labels, timers, logs, etc. 2. TPHC is being used for cheese samples in cheese area, but time is not being monitored with use of labels, timers, logs, etc. Begin to monitor time to ensure food is used or discarded within 4 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 4626.435B (1-4,6-7)Food source and labeling

Official wording

Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.

Inspector’s notes

Rotisserie chicken label is missing address of store. Include.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0775Food temperature

Official wording

Maintain the temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing sinks at not less than 110 degrees F (43 degrees C) unless a different temperature is specified on the cleaning agent label instructions.

Inspector’s notes

Temperature of water at hand sink along wall with the hood is cold. Repair sink.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1440Handwashing

Official wording

Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.

Inspector’s notes

Missing soap at hand sink behind customer display cooler. Soap was stocked, corrected on site.

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 problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Temperatures at salad bar on 2 sides of 4-sided customer food bar area, measured above 41 degrees (see temps above). Service machine.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0349FFood temperature

Official wording

Develop written procedures for the raw animal food noncontinuous cooking process and obtain prior approval from the regulatory authority before implementation.

Inspector’s notes

Written procedures for par cooking of chicken and salmon are not being followed. Complete the following logs each time chicken and salmon are par cooked. 1. Cooling logs 2. Cook temp logs

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source

Verrec

Feb 13, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0349FFood temperature

Official wording

Develop written procedures for the raw animal food noncontinuous cooking process and obtain prior approval from the regulatory authority before implementation.

Inspector’s notes

Update par cook form to include cook logs along with cooling logs.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 14, 2025

Complete

Official score: 88 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.435B (1-4,6-7)Food source and labeling

Official wording

Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.

Inspector’s notes

Rotisserie chicken label is missing address of store. Include.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0349FFood temperature

Official wording

Develop written procedures for the raw animal food noncontinuous cooking process and obtain prior approval from the regulatory authority before implementation.

Inspector’s notes

Establishment is keeping cooling logs but missing cook logs for salmon and chicken that are par-cooked.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0408BFood temperature

Official wording

When using time only as a public health control for up to 4 hours, discard all TCS food that has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours; was not at 41 degrees F (5 degrees C) or less when removed from temperature control; or is in unmarked containers.

Inspector’s notes

1. TPHC is being used for food under heat lamps, but time is not being monitored with use of labels, timers, logs, etc. 2. TPHC is being used for cheese samples in cheese area, but time is not being monitored. Begin to monitor time to ensure food is used or discarded within 4 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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1440Handwashing

Official wording

Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.

Inspector’s notes

Missing soap at 1 hand sink and another 1 needing battery replacement. Soap and battery were replaced. Corrected on site.

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 problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Handwashing

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

Missing paper towels at sink behind deli display cases. Towels were stocked. Corrected on site.

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 problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0710BFood temperature

Official wording

Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.

Inspector’s notes

Obtain device to measure rack temperature of utensils in dish machine. For example: Waterproof lollipop thermometer , 160 degree temperature labels , dish plate- plate stimulation dishwasher thermomete r. These are all examples, feel free to get any brand or variation.

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

Observed dish machine rinse gauge frozen at 162. 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 issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Feb 12, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

Missing sign at hand sinks to remind employees to wash hands. 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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.435B (1-4,6-7)Food source and labeling

Official wording

Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.

Inspector’s notes

Labels on some of the products such as rotisserie chicken, meatballs, and other packaged food bar the city of Woodbury on the label. The address must match your store as the products are made and packaged on site.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0349FFood temperature

Official wording

Develop written procedures for the raw animal food noncontinuous cooking process and obtain prior approval from the regulatory authority before implementation.

Inspector’s notes

Written procedures have been completed but the requirement to monitor/document each step in the par cook process is not being done. You must have logs for each of the following steps: 1. Heat food for 60 minutes or less. 2. Cool food properly (135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and completely cooled to 41°F or below within 6 hours). 3. Store food cold (41° F or below) or frozen. 4. Cook food completely. Food must meet temperature/time requirements: ? 165°F for 15 seconds – poultry; wild animals, stuffed fish, meat, pasta or poultry; stuffing containing fish, meat or poultry ? 155°F for 15 seconds – chopped or ground meat, fish and game animals; ratitae; injected or tenderized meats; eggs for hot holding ? 145°F for 15 seconds – fish; whole muscle meat; game animals; eggs for immediate service 5. Serve immediately, hot hold, properly cool, or use time as public health control.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0408BFood temperature

Official wording

When using time only as a public health control for up to 4 hours, discard all TCS food that has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours; was not at 41 degrees F (5 degrees C) or less when removed from temperature control; or is in unmarked containers.

Inspector’s notes

Time as a public health control(TPHC) food items are not marked with time they are placed on display. When using TPHC, food items need to be labeled with time to ensure food is discarded or used up within the 4 hour mark. These food items can never be cooled and reused since they sit in the temperature danger zone for long periods of time. If the wings at the hot bar are at or above 135 degrees, they do not fall under TPHC and can be cooled properly.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 12, 2024 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Feb 5, 2024

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.435B (1-4,6-7)Food source and labeling

Official wording

Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.

Inspector’s notes

Labels on some of the products such as rotisserie chicken, meatballs, and other packaged food bar the city of Woodbury on the label. The address must match your store as the products are made and packaged on site.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0349FFood temperature

Official wording

Develop written procedures for the raw animal food noncontinuous cooking process and obtain prior approval from the regulatory authority before implementation.

Inspector’s notes

Written procedures have been completed but the requirement to monitor/document each step in the par cook process is not being done. You must have logs for each of the following steps: 1. Heat food for 60 minutes or less. 2. Cool food properly (135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and completely cooled to 41°F or below within 6 hours). 3. Store food cold (41° F or below) or frozen. 4. Cook food completely. Food must meet temperature/time requirements: ? 165°F for 15 seconds – poultry; wild animals, stuffed fish, meat, pasta or poultry; stuffing containing fish, meat or poultry ? 155°F for 15 seconds – chopped or ground meat, fish and game animals; ratitae; injected or tenderized meats; eggs for hot holding ? 145°F for 15 seconds – fish; whole muscle meat; game animals; eggs for immediate service 5. Serve immediately, hot hold, properly cool, or use time as public health control.

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 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

Missing sign at hand sinks to remind employees to wash hands. 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.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Measured food(salsas-45) at salad bar above 41 degrees. Service unit to ensure temperature is at or below 41 degrees.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0408BFood temperature

Official wording

When using time only as a public health control for up to 4 hours, discard all TCS food that has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours; was not at 41 degrees F (5 degrees C) or less when removed from temperature control; or is in unmarked containers.

Inspector’s notes

Time as a public health control(TPHC) food items are not marked with time they are placed on display. When using TPHC, food items need to be labeled with time to ensure food is discarded or used up within the 4 hour mark. These food items can never be cooled and reused since they sit in the temperature danger zone for long periods of time. If the wings at the hot bar are at or above 135 degrees, they do not fall under TPHC and can be cooled properly.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 22, 2024

Complete

Official score: 88 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.435B (1-4,6-7)Food source and labeling

Official wording

Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.

Inspector’s notes

Labels on some of the products such as rotisserie chicken, meatballs, and other packaged food bear the city of Woodbury on the label. The address much match your store as the products are made and packaged on site.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1595Chemicals

Official wording

Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.

Inspector’s notes

Observed spray bottle with unknown contents. Instructed to discard. Label spray bottles with common name of contents.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed can opener and holder in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and sanitize after each use. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
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 raw chicken inside the walk-in cooler. Chicken was covered- corrected on site. Keep food covered unless in cooling mode.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0349FFood temperature

Official wording

Develop written procedures for the raw animal food noncontinuous cooking process and obtain prior approval from the regulatory authority before implementation.

Inspector’s notes

Establishment is par cooking chicken and salmon without written procedures developed. Provided form to complete and send back for approval.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0408AOther

Official wording

Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

Inspector’s notes

1. Missing written procedures for time as a public health control. TPHC is used for fried chicken and chicken wings. Form sent with report. 2. Food is not labeled for TPHC. Label to ensure determination of timeframe food has been out to ensure 4 hours is not exceed.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

Missing sign at hand sink to remind employees to wash hands. 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.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Measured pico de gallo(43) and salsa(43) above 41 degrees at salad bar. Decrease temperature of unit to ensure food is held at or below 41 degrees.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 22, 2024 · Original Source

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