Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.
Inspector’s notes
Observed a noticeable gap under the door sweep of the adjacent garage door to establishment. Replace door sweep with one that provides a tight-fitting seal to prevent the entry of pests. Per person in charge, a work order has been submitted.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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 #6 ramekins on site to not be compliant with the Minneapolis Green to Go packaging ordinance. Per person in charge, facility is in process of switching over to compliant products with an approved purveyor.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
Inspector’s notes
Observed applicable waste bins to not be present. Per person in charge, facility is in process of obtaining needed bins for disposal of waste.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1335ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Inspector’s notes
Observed a small section of exposed plywood on both sides of walkway into the front bar area. Provide smooth and easily cleanable finishes in this area. FRP wall panel is currently present inside the bar area and by providing a continuation of the FRP wall panel to the referenced area would suffice.
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.
Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.
Inspector’s notes
Observed spray bottles of sanitizer and glass cleaner to not be labeled. Label referenced spray bottles. Operator labeled all spray bottles during the inspection.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the cold-water side faucet at the front employee hand sink to have a plumbing leak. Repair faucet.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
Observed through discussion with the person in charge that at times, food service employees use the family bathroom. Hand washing signage was missing in the bathroom. Post applicable signage.
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.
Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.
Inspector’s notes
Observed a noticeable gap under the door sweep of the adjacent garage door to establishment. Replace door sweep with one that provides a tight-fitting seal to prevent the entry of pests.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Observed the current cooling process of recently prepared beans to be located in a deep and uncovered hotel pan on ice. Multiple temperatures were taken during the inspection with limited temperature drop. Discussed proper cooling methods, times and parameters with the person in charge. During inspection, person in charge transferred beans to a shallow and uncovered hotel pan and stored pan on ice in upright cooler. Operator to train staff and monitor temperatures to ensure product is cooled properly. Various cooling resources sent out with the inspection report.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.
Inspector’s notes
Observed cardboard lining shelving in a few areas within the facility where equipment/utensils is located. Discontinue using cardboard as it is not a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Provide surfaces that are always smooth and easy to 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.
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 #6 ramekins on site to not be compliant with the Minneapolis Green to Go packaging ordinance. Discontinue using referenced products and replace with recyclable or compostable products. An informational handout on acceptable products was sent out with the inspection report.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
Inspector’s notes
Observed applicable waste bins to not be present. Provide as required.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
The consumer advisory disclosure must include either: • A description of the food as raw or undercooked • An asterisk to a footnote describing the food as raw or undercooked
Inspector’s notes
Observed a reminder on the referenced notice for the cilantro mayo but no disclosure and asterisk directing consumers to a footnote. Provide the following information on the posted notice. Include an asterisk next to the cilantro mayo on the placard too. * These items are served raw or undercooked or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions . Contact inspector with questions or for review before printing final copy.
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.
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 scoops lying in direct contact with the ice machines in between storage. Store ice scoops in a protected manner and on a clean surface. Operator addressed ice scoops at time of inspection.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1335ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Inspector’s notes
Observed a small section of exposed plywood on both sides of walkway into the front bar area. Provide smooth and easily cleanable finishes in this area. FRP wall panel is currently present inside the bar area and by providing a continuation of the FRP wall panel to the referenced area would suffice.
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.