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Latino Groceries

2312 Central Ave Ne

Last inspected May 14, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine

May 14, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · 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 food debris in the back of the house (warehouse area). Clean. Observed water on the floor between the refrigerator units in front of the house. 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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

Observed water leaking from the condensation pipeline of the refrigerator units in the front of the house. Repair. Observed refrigerator units holding milk, cheese, and hot dog/sausage holding food above 41°F. Repair.

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
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 station at the back of the house (warehouse area) with no handwashing sign - post a 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 4626.1260Other

Official wording

Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee bathroom with no lid - provide lid.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1470ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have at least 10-foot candles of light intensity at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in: • Walk-in refrigeration units • Dry food storage areas • In other areas while being cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Observed walk-in freezer with a dead light bulb - replace.

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 4626.435B (1-4,6-7)Food source and labeling

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 pre-packaged biscotelas on the sales floor with no label. Provide label - refer to code for details.

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, May 14, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 2, 2023

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

10 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed dust and debris on display shelving and inside cold holding display units.

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 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed standing water on the floor between cold holding units located in the front area. Observed dust and food debris throughout the floor in the warehouse area.

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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

Observed water leaking from cold holding unit located in the front area. Replace rusted storing shelving warehouse area.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(4)Contamination

Official wording

Protect food from cross-contamination by using packages or covered containers.

Inspector’s notes

Observed uncovered fish inside display unit located in the front area. Discussed food contamination with operator.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed broken or missing tiles throughout the floor and food stored in partially finished areas. 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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1560BOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed two pairs of shoes stored on the floor in the food storage area. A jacket hanging from storing shelving in the warehouse area.

In plain English

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

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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 hand washing sink located in warehouse area without signage

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 4626.1260Other

Official wording

Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

Inspector’s notes

Observed trash can without lid inside employee bathroom.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(1)Contamination

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed eggs stored on top of yogurt inside reach-in cooler located in the back. Discussed food contamination with operator

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0305Contamination

Official wording

Do not store food in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under unprotected sewer lines, under leaking water lines, under water lines on which water has condensed, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination.

Inspector’s notes

Observed food item stored under piping inside the warehouse. Discussed food contamination with operator.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 2, 2023 · Original Source

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