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La Mama Restaurant

2000 Nicollet Ave

Last inspected Dec 16, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

Routine

Dec 16, 2025

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A SQUARE PIECE OF FRP WALL MISSING IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE. REPAIR THIS WALL TO HAVE A CONTINUOUS FRP WALL. NOTE: PIC SENT A PICTURE WITH REPAIRS DONE.

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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.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442AFood temperature

Official wording

Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

Inspector’s notes

BEEF COOK TO ORDER ON MENU (BURGERS). NO CONSUMER WARNING NOTED ON MENU. MENU EXAMPLE (TWO STATEMENTS): (*) THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. DO A COMPLETE MENU ASSESSMENT AND ALSO UPDATE YOUR ONLINE MENU. SEE DOCUMENT ATTACHED ON EMAIL. NOTE: PIC SENT A PICTURE WITH CONSUMER WARNING.

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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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minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

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 STYROFOAM TO-GO SHELLS, BLACK PLASTICS AND CUPS MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC). 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.

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0490Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Discontinue using wood and wood wicker as a food contact surface.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WOODEN PLATES FOR FOOD SERVICE. WOOD IS NOT ALLOWED AS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE ON THIS SETTING. DISCARD WOODEN PLATES.

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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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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

OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. FOR EXAMPLE: BEETS AT 45F. SEE TEMP. CHART FOR MORE TEMPERATURES AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( INSTRUCTED PIC TO TURNED DOWN SETTINGS FOR NOW. CALL REPAIR COMPANY AS NEEDED.

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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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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1540Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s notes

MOP WAS STORED WET INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. PROVIDE AND USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.

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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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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0380EFood temperature

Official wording

Remove frozen fish from the reduced oxygen package prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing if using the running water method of thawing.

Inspector’s notes

PIC WAS THAWING VACUUM PACKAGED FISH (SALMON) INSIDE THE ORIGINAL SEALED PLASTIC WRAP. DISCONTINUE THIS PRACTICE, AS FISH MUST REMAIN FROZEN WHILE INSIDE A VACUUM PACKAGE (ROP). YOU MUST RELEASE THE VACUUM (CUT OPEN THE PACKAGE OR REMOVE FISH FROM PACKAGING) PRIOR TO THAWING. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CUT OPEN PLASTIC PACKAGING. PIC REMOVED FISH FROM PLASTIC WRAPPING.

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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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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Dec 30, 2024

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1565COther

Official wording

Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FRUIT / DRAIN FLIES IN THE KITCHEN. CONTACT YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ADDRESS AND ELIMINATE FLIES. HAVE INVOICES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY THE HEALTH INSPECTOR.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Other

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A SQUARE PIECE OF FRP WALL MISSING IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE. REPAIR THIS WALL TO HAVE A CONTINUOUS FRP WALL.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442AOther

Official wording

Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

Inspector’s notes

BEEF COOK TO ORDER ON MENU (BURGERS). NO CONSUMER WARNING NOTED ON MENU. MENU EXAMPLE (TWO STATEMENTS): (*) THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. DO A COMPLETE MENU ASSESSMENT AND ALSO UPDATE YOUR ONLINE MENU.

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minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

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 STYROFOAM TO-GO SHELLS, BLACK PLASTICS AND CUPS MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC). 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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 30, 2024 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Dec 18, 2024

Complete

Official score: 88 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1565COther

Official wording

Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FRUIT / DRAIN FLIES IN THE KITCHEN. CONTACT YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ADDRESS AND ELIMINATE FLIES. HAVE INVOICES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY THE HEALTH INSPECTOR.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1595Other

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE WITH A CLEAR LIQUID CLEANER MISSING IT LABEL. MAKE SURE EACH SPRAY BOTTLE HAS A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Other

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A SQUARE PIECE OF FRP WALL MISSING IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE. REPAIR THIS WALL TO HAVE A CONTINUOUS FRP WALL.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABOther

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A LARGE GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINK. DO NOT STORE ANYTHING INSIDE OR IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINKS. DO NOT BLOCK ACCESS TO SINKS. SINK ACCESS WAS CLEARED DURING INSPECTION. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OBSERVED FOOD CLOGGING THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BACK OF THE KITCHEN. DO NOT USE HAND WASHING SINKS FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING PROCEDURE.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442AOther

Official wording

Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

Inspector’s notes

BEEF COOK TO ORDER ON MENU (BURGERS). NO CONSUMER WARNING NOTED ON MENU. MENU EXAMPLE (TWO STATEMENTS): (*) THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. DO A COMPLETE MENU ASSESSMENT AND ALSO UPDATE YOUR ONLINE MENU. SEE DOCUMENT ATTACHED.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Other

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

MISSING TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER (QUAT). PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN A COMPLETE TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER SOLUTION.

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minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

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 STYROFOAM TO-GO SHELLS, BLACK PLASTICS AND CUPS MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC). 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.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1720AOther

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Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.

Inspector’s notes

THIS ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD PREPARATION SINK. PROVIDE ONE. SUBMIT FOOD PLANS FOR A FOOD PREPARATION SINK WHEN YOU ARE READY TO INSTALL IT. SEE DOCUMENT ATTACHED. HTTPS://WWW.MINNEAPOLISMN.GOV/BUSINESS-SERVICES/BUSINESS-ASSISTANCE/RUN/FOOD-SAFETY/FOOD-PLAN-REVIEW/

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0780BOther

Official wording

Provide a separate food preparation sink for washing or thawing food if a new food product is added to the menu or in an extensively remodeled food establishment that requires washing or thawing in a sink.

Inspector’s notes

MENU INCLUDE SALADS THAT REQUIRED WASHING PRODUCE SUCH AS LETTUCE AND TOMATOES. INSTALL A NEW FOOD PREPARATION SINK. SUBMIT COMPLETE FOOD PLANS BEFORE INSTALLATION. IN THE MEANTIME PURCHASE PRE-WASHED PRODUCE FOR YOUR SALADS.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 18, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 5, 2024

Complete

Official score: 80 · Understand this area’s scale

22 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1565COther

Official wording

Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FRUIT / DRAIN FLIES IN THE KITCHEN. CONTACT YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ADDRESS AND ELIMINATE FLIES. HAVE INVOICES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY THE HEALTH INSPECTOR.

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minorCode MCO 188.590Other

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The services of a licensed pest control operator shall be required when a facility has evidence of rodent or insect activity to the extent that rodent droppings are visible, or live insects are seen during an inspection. The facility shall maintain records of the pest control operator's services on file for inspection. (2003-Or-023, ? 3, 2-28-03)

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FRUIT / DRAIN FLIES IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE A CURRENT DETAILED INVOICE / CONTRACT ADDRESSING PEST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT (SMALL FLIES). HAVE INVOICE AVAILABLE FOR HEALTH INSPECTIONS.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0030BCQOther

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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 WAS NOT ABLE TO MENTION “VOMITING AND DIARRHEA” AS SYMPTOMS FOR EXCLUDING FOOD WORKERS. INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION IN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING POLICY AND PROCEDURES.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1595Other

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE WITH A PURPLE CLEANER MISSING IT LABEL. MAKE SURE EACH SPRAY BOTTLE HAS A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

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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

THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WAS DIRTY WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN OVEN DAILY.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(1)Other

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Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO COOKED PASTA INSIDE COLD DRAWER. ALWAYS STORE RAW PROTEINS ON BOTTOM SHELF (BOTTOM DRAWER) BELOW AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Other

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A SQUARE PIECE OF FRP WALL MISSING IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE. REPAIR THIS WALL TO HAVE A CONTINUOUS FRP WALL.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Other

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 BOX USED FOR SHELF LINING INSIDE BOTTOM SHELF OF REACH IN COOLER. CARDBOARD BOXES ARE ABSORBENT AND NOT ALLOWED. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOX.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(4)Other

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT INSIDE THE FREEZER WITHOUT ANY WRAPPING AND SOME FROZEN MEAT WITH BROKEN / OPEN PLASTIC WRAPPING. STORE ALL FOOD INSIDE COVERED CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840COther

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

Inspector’s notes

METAL GRID ON TOP OF “VENTLESS HOOD” WAS DUSTY. CLEAN THIS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOTTOM SHELF OF REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER WERE DIRTY WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF THESE UNITS.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0965BOther

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Keep clean utensils that are unwrapped in trays and holders with their handles up.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PLASTIC SILVERWARE BEING STORED WITH HANDLES AWAY FROM OPERATOR AT CUSTOMER COUNTER. ALL UTENSILS ARE TO BE STORED HANDLE TO USER.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0845EOther

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Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DIRTY - MOLDY ICE MACHINE. CLEAN ICE MACHINE AS NEEDED.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275EOther

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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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. STORE ICE SCOOP IN AN APPROVED LOCATION.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABOther

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Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A LARGE GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINK. DO NOT STORE ANYTHING INSIDE OR IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINKS. DO NOT BLOCK ACCESS TO SINKS. SINK ACCESS WAS CLEARED DURING INSPECTION.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442AOther

Official wording

Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

Inspector’s notes

BEEF COOK TO ORDER ON MENU (BURGERS). NO CONSUMER WARNING NOTED ON MENU. MENU EXAMPLE (TWO STATEMENTS): (*) THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. DO A COMPLETE MENU ASSESSMENT AND ALSO UPDATE YOUR ONLINE MENU. SEE DOCUMENT ATTACHED.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Other

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

MISSING TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER (QUAT). PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN A COMPLETE TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER SOLUTION.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0035DGHIKMOther

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The person in charge must make sure employees follow proper food safety procedures, including: • Proper handwashing • Preventing cross-contamination from bare hands • Proper cooking of TCS foods • Proper cooling of TCS foods • Proper hot and cold temperatures of TCS foods • Preventing plumbing cross connections • Properly sanitizing equipment and utensils

Inspector’s notes

ESTABLISHMENT WAS NOT ADEQUATELY EXECUTING ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL (AMC) WITH MULTIPLE HIGH PRIORITY (IMPORTANT) VIOLATIONS. MAKE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) IS EXECUTING ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL. SEE MANAGER CHECK LIST HANDOUT ATTACHED TO REPORT. REPEAT VIOLATIONS MAY GENERATE CITATIONS. CITATIONS START AT $200. ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS HAVE AN ASSOCIATED FEE OF $100.

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minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

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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 STYROFOAM TO-GO SHELLS, BLACK PLASTICS AND CUPS MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC). 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.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0705BOther

Official wording

Have a thin-tipped food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of thin pieces of food.

Inspector’s notes

NO FOOD THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. PROVIDE A “THIN PROBE” THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO ASSESS INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0490Other

Official wording

Discontinue using wood and wood wicker as a food contact surface.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WOODEN PLATES FOR FOOD SERVICE. WOOD IS NOT ALLOWED AS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE ON THIS SETTING. DISCARD WOODEN PLATES.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DOther

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Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

STATE REGISTERED CFPM CERTIFICATE WAS NOT POSTED. POST CERTIFICATE IN A VISIBLE PLACE.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0977Other

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Only rinse cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils before air drying or use if they have been sanitized by hot water or by a chemical sanitizer with instructions to rinse off the sanitizer after it has been applied and the rinse is applied directly from a drinking water supply by a properly maintained warewashing machine.

Inspector’s notes

OPERATOR WAS RINSING UTENSILS / EQUIPMENT AFTER SAINTING STEP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR-DRY UTENSILS WITH NO ADDITIONAL RINSE AFTER SANITIZER STEP.

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

Follow-Up

Jan 8, 2024

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1565COther

Official wording

Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FRUIT / DRAIN FLIES IN THE KITCHEN. CONTACT YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ADDRESS AND ELIMINATE FLIES. HAVE INVOICES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY THE HEALTH INSPECTOR.

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minorCode MCO 188.590Other

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The services of a licensed pest control operator shall be required when a facility has evidence of rodent or insect activity to the extent that rodent droppings are visible, or live insects are seen during an inspection. The facility shall maintain records of the pest control operator's services on file for inspection. (2003-Or-023, ? 3, 2-28-03)

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FRUIT / DRAIN FLIES IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE A CURRENT DETAILED INVOICE / CONTRACT ADDRESSING PEST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT (SMALL FLIES). HAVE INVOICE AVAILABLE FOR HEALTH INSPECTIONS.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0030BCQOther

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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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 8, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 18, 2023

Complete

Official score: 74 · Understand this area’s scale

18 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

NO EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MAINTAIN IN THE FACILITY A LOG TO BE ABLE TO RECORD REQUIRED ILLNESSES / SYMPTOMS, EXCLUSION DATES, ETC. BE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE CAN LOCATE THE LOG UPON REQUEST BY HEALTH INSPECTORS. A SAMPLE IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1565COther

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Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

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OBSERVED FRUIT / DRAIN FLIES IN THE KITCHEN. CONTACT YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ADDRESS AND ELIMINATE FLIES. HAVE INVOICES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY THE HEALTH INSPECTOR.

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minorCode MCO 188.590Other

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The services of a licensed pest control operator shall be required when a facility has evidence of rodent or insect activity to the extent that rodent droppings are visible, or live insects are seen during an inspection. The facility shall maintain records of the pest control operator's services on file for inspection. (2003-Or-023, ? 3, 2-28-03)

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OBSERVED FRUIT / DRAIN FLIES IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE A CURRENT DETAILED INVOICE / CONTRACT ADDRESSING PEST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT (SMALL FLIES). HAVE INVOICE AVAILABLE FOR HEALTH INSPECTIONS.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040DOther

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The person in charge must notify the regulatory authority of any complaint from a consumer having or suspected of having diarrhea or vomiting, norovirus, hepatitis A virus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or other enteric bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens.

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PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW HOW TO HANDLE CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINTS RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES. YOU MUST REPORT TO MDH AT 1-877-FOOD-ILL ANY CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINT RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES (E.G: VOMITING, DIARRHEA, ETC). ALSO SHARE THIS PHONE NUMBER WITH AFFECTED CUSTOMER.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0030BCQOther

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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

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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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1475AOther

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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.

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OBSERVED DOUBLE FRYER. CHICKEN TENDERS WERE FRYING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SMOKE WAS ACCUMULATED IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA. ALL COOKING MUST BE DONE UNDER THE KITCHEN HOOD ON FRONT OF THE HOUSE AREA. NOTE: BACK KITCHEN IS NOT SET UP FOR COOKING.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Other

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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

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PAPER TOWELS WERE MISSING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN SINK. KEEP HAND SINKS FULLY STOCKED AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0500BOther

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Remove single-service and single-use articles made from materials that are unsafe and unclean.

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OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS (THANK YOU BAGS) INISDE “REACH DOWN FREEZER”. DISCONTINUE THIS PRACTICE AND STORE FOOD INSIDE “FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS” OR “FOOD GRADE BAGS” ONLY. DO NOT USE “GROCERY BAGS” TO STORE FOOD.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0300AOther

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Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor

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OBSERVED RICE AND CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ONTO THE FLOOR. DO NO STORE FOOD ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MOVE FOOD TO A TABLE NEARBY.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Other

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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.

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OBSERVED WOOD UNDER TABLE’S LEGS USED TO RAISED TABLE LEVEL. WOOD IS ABSORBENT AND NOT ALLOWED. REMOVE WOOD UNDER TABLE’S LEGS.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0490Other

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Discontinue using wood and wood wicker as a food contact surface.

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OBSERVED WOODEN PLATES FOR FOOD SERVICE. WOOD IS NOT ALLOWED AS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE ON THIS SETTING. DISCARD WOODEN PLATES.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0705BOther

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Have a thin-tipped food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of thin pieces of food.

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NO FOOD THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. PROVIDE A “THIN PROBE” THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO ASSESS INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

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minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

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Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

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OBSERVED STYROFOAM TO-GO SHELLS AND FOAM CUPS. USE UP OLD MATERIAL QUICKLY OR TAKE UNAPPROVED MATERIAL OUT OF THE RESTAURANT. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868).

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390BOther

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While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.

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OBSERVED CONTAINER WITH MEAT TIGHTLY COVERED DURING THE COOLING PROCESS. FOOD WAS REGISTERING AROUND 56F TO 62F. FOOD WAS MADE YESTERDAY. DO NOT COVER / WRAP TCS FOOD DURING HOT COOLING OR COOLING FROM AMBIENT. FOOD WAS DISCARDED.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390AOther

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Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

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OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER WITH MEAT DURING THE COOLING PROCESS. FOOD WAS REGISTERING AROUND 56F TO 62F. FOOD WAS MADE YESTERDAY. DO NOT USE LARGE CONTAINERS TO COOL FOOD. USE ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED ABOVE TO EFFICIENTLY COOL FOOD. FOOD WAS DISCARDED.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Other

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

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HAND WASHING SIGN WAS MISSING AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT OF THE HOUSE. PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH SINK USED BY FOOD WORKERS.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

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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.

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NO STATE REGISTERED CFPM CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. GO TO AN APPROVED SERVSAFE CLASS AND THEN SUBMIT DIPLOMA TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR STATE CERTIFICATE, PLEASE POST IT ON A VISIBLE PLACE. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0035DGHIKMOther

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The person in charge must make sure employees follow proper food safety procedures, including: • Proper handwashing • Preventing cross-contamination from bare hands • Proper cooking of TCS foods • Proper cooling of TCS foods • Proper hot and cold temperatures of TCS foods • Preventing plumbing cross connections • Properly sanitizing equipment and utensils

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ESTABLISHMENT WAS NOT ADEQUATELY EXECUTING ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL (AMC) WITH MULTIPLE HIGH PRIORITY (IMPORTANT) VIOLATIONS. MAKE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) IS EXECUTING ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL. SEE MANAGER CHECK LIST HANDOUT ATTACHED TO REPORT. REPEAT VIOLATIONS MAY GENERATE CITATIONS. CITATIONS START AT $200. ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS HAVE AN ASSOCIATED FEE OF $100.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 18, 2023 · Original Source

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