GOOD INFORMATION. BETTER PEACE OF MIND.Español · Always free. No signup required.

Grocery · Minneapolis, MN

La Morenita Supermercado

3408 Cedar Ave S

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

Read Reviews on Google

Complete

Get the next inspection, free.

We'll email you when La Morenita Supermercado has a new health inspection. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.

No account needed. Unsubscribe at any time.

More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Routine

Aug 4, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · 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

The base coving near the door had fallen off. Replace base coving.

In plain English

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1260Other

Official wording

Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

Inspector’s notes

There was no covered trash available in toilet room. Provide.

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 4626.0033APermits, 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

There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate available. Searched for Angel Marcatoma in CFPM database and there were no results. Ensure at least one person employed at establishment has obtained CFPM certificate and post it in a visible location.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
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

There was no sign at handwashing sink in prep area informing employees to wash their hands. Post sign.

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 4626.1480BOther

Official wording

Provide lockers or other suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee jacket on 3 compartment sink. Provide lockers or other areas away from food preparation or dish washing areas to store employee clothing or personal items.

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 4626.1540Equipment 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

Observed mops leaning against wall with mop head above the handle. Hang mops to dry in a way that does not contaminate walls, and with the head below the handle to avoid contamination of handle.

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
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 large portion of beef at room temperature at 62*F on inside and 70*F on the outside. According to person in charge, they had meant to put it in a cold holding unit, but it had been left out at room temperature. Instructed person in charge to discard meat. All cold, temperature control for safety foods must be held at 41*F or below.

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, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 22, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SOME DIRT AND DEBRIS IN DISPLAY COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435AFood source and labeling

Official wording

Label all food packages as required by the law.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PACKAGES OF TORTILLA CHIPS WITHOUT A COMPLETE LABEL. ALL PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY LABELED WITH THE FOLLOWING: 1. COMPLETE NAME AND ADDRESS OF SUPPLIER 2. COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT 3. LIST OF INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER (WITH ALLERGENS CLEARLY NOTED 4. NET WEIGHT 5. DATE MARKED IF TCS (TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS

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, 2025 · Original Source

More restaurants nearby