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Lao Advancement Org. Of America

2648 West Broadway

Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine

Mar 30, 2026

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1565ABDPests

Official wording

Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests

Inspector’s notes

Observed rodent droppings behind the dry storage shelving and the stand-up cooler. Professional pest control provided monthly- service reports verified by inspector. Clean area. Regularly inspect kitchen and report signs of pests to pest control provider. Increase service as needed.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0320AContamination

Official wording

Protect food from contamination by using packaging, sneeze guards, display cases, or other effective means.

Inspector’s notes

Observed facility to be serving buffet style food without a sneeze guard. Serve food in a way that helps prevent contamination.

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.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1095Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks must be located in close proximity to: • Food and beverage preparation areas • Food and beverage service areas • Warewashing areas • Toilet rooms

Inspector’s notes

Observed facility to be serving food in an area that did not have a handwashing sink. Make sure all food prep and serving is done in an area with a nearby handwashing sink.

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, Mar 30, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 5, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

6 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 cobwebs to be present on the walls and ceilings throughout the kitchen area. Observed the area behind the oven to be heavily soiled with cobwebs and other debris. Clean these areas and keep physical facilities 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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed there to be peeling and bubbling paint on the ceiling throughout the kitchen area. Repair and keep the ceilings in good repair.

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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1560BOther

Official wording

Store clothing and other personal items in lockers or other suitable places.

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee personal food items to be stored intermingled with food for community service. Store personal food items in a way that is separate from food for community service.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0123Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Train employees on effective steps to follow for the cleanup of vomit or diarrhea.

Inspector’s notes

Observed there to be no procedure for the clean-up of a vomit/diarrhea event. A procedure will be included in this report. Keep the procedure and train employees on how to clean-up a vomit or diarrhea event.

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 4626.1565ABDPests

Official wording

Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests

Inspector’s notes

Observed rodent droppings behind the oven. Clean area. Regularly inspect kitchen and report any evidence of pest activity to pest control operator.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode MCO 188.590Pests

Official wording

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 facility to not have a contract with a professional pest control operator. Rodent droppings were observed in the kitchen area. Contract with a professional pest control operator.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

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

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