Lake And Nicollet Halaal

Official wording

Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition

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.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat drinks, milk, butter, and cream cheese. Ensure raw animal products are stored below ready-to-eat foods. At time of inspection the person in charge moved the eggs and showed the proper storage order.

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.

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 on food shelving in coolers. Ensure non-food contact surfaces are smooth, and easily cleanable.

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.

Official wording

Label all food packages as required by the law.

Inspector’s notes

Observed self-rising flour without any English labeling or information. Ensure all food packages are labeled per Code of Federal Regulations, title 21, part 101, and Code of Federal Regulations, title 9, part 317.

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.

Official wording

Remove all foods that were prepared or stored in a private home from the premises, except as allowed in Minnesota Statutes 28A.15 and 157.22 clauses 6 and 7.

Inspector’s notes

Observed Mashallah Chapati branded bread labeled with an address which was not a licensed food facility. Ensure all foods which are prepared in a private home are not sold in the store. Discussed with the person in charge to remove from sale.

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.

Official wording

Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.

Inspector’s notes

Observed Sabayad from Dur Dur Bakery missing allergen declaration, nutrition and quantity on label. Ensure foods are properly labeled.

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.

Official wording

All food must be from approved sources.

Inspector’s notes

Observed cookies in zip lock bags without any labels. Observed Injera without any manufacture labels, only listed ingredients. Ensure foods are from an approved source. Discussed with the person in charge to remove items from sales floor until the proper labels are presented.

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.