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
Ensure that a full-time staff member holds a MN-issued CFPM certificate. Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health
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.
Observed birria meat stored in a large stock pot. Per discussion with the Person In Charge (PIC), the product had been cooling overnight. Discontinue cooling TCS foods in large, deep containers such as stock pots or deep hotel pans. These containers prevent rapid heat transfer and keep food in the temperature danger zone, increasing the risk of bacterial growth. Use approved cooling methods discussed during inspection. More information and guidance have been provided.
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.
While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
Inspector’s notes
Observed birria meat stored in a tightly covered stock pot. The product has been cooling overnight while covered. Covering food prevents heat from escaping and slows cooling, increasing the risk of holding food in the temperature danger zone. Do not cover containers during the active cooling process.
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.
Cool cooked TCS food: • Within two hours from 135 to 70 degrees F, and • Within a total of six hours from 135 to 41 degrees F or less
Inspector’s notes
Observed birria meat in consomé holding at 66F in walk-in cooler. Per discussion with the Person In Charge, the TCS food had been cooling overnight while covered in a large stock pot. The food did not meet the required cooling parameters. Do not cool TCS food in large, deep, or tightly covered containers and meet cooling parameters. The food was discarded due to time/temperature abuse.
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 4626.0033APermits, 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
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager certificate on-site. Ensure that at least one full-time staff member holds a State of MN-issued CFPM certificate and post copy as requested.
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.
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
Observed no paper towels in the handwashing sink near the cookline. Ensure that all handwashing stations are properly stocked with paper towels at all times. Paper towels were provided at the time of inspection.
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.
Store all clean equipment, utensils, linens, in a clean dry location where not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least six inches above the floor.
Inspector’s notes
Observed ice wand stored in the reach-in freezer without protection from contamination. Store ice wands in a clean, protected manner.
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.