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Meat Market · Minneapolis, MN

La Morenita Supermercado

3408 Cedar Ave S

Last inspected Aug 4, 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.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Routine

Aug 4, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

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 employee 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.

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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 and dish washing areas to store employee personal items.

In plain English

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

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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 large portion of beef on counter at 62*F on the inside and 70*F on the outside. According to person in charge, employee had meant to put it in a cold holding unit, but it had been forgotten about. Instructed person in charge to discard meat. All cold, temperature control for safety foods should 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: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH HELD IN A BUCKET WITH 0 PPM SANITIZER. WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE HELD IN A BUCKET WITH AN APPROVED SANITIZING SOLUTION

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.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1600Chemicals

Official wording

Keep poisonous or toxic materials away from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service items.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WINDEX AND OTHER CHEMICALS ABOVE PREP SINK. STORE POISIONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS AWAY FROM WHERE FOOD IS PREPAPRED.

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
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 VISIBLE CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER (CFPM) CERTIFICATE. AT LEAST ONE PERSON EMPLOYED AT ESTABLISH MUST OBTAIN CFPM CERTIFICATE. SENDING MORE INFORMATION WITH REPORT.

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

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SIGN NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source

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