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Litt Pinball Bar

2021 Hennepin Ave

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4 inspections

Routine

Jan 7, 2026

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1345AFacility maintenance

Official wording

Properly cove and seal floor-wall junctures.

Inspector’s notes

FROM PLAN REVIEW INSPECTION: BASE COVE IS STILL NEEDED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTALL STAINLESS STEEL BASE COVE STRIPS AROUND WALK IN COOLER.

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 4626.1540Equipment 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

MOP WAS STORED INSIDER MOP BUCKET. USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.

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 4626.0033APermits, 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

NO STATE REGISTERED CFPM CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. GO TO AN APPROVED SERVSAFE CLASS AND THEN SUBMIT DIPLOMA TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR STATE CERTIFICATE, PLEASE POST IT ON A VISIBLE PLACE. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html

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 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

CAN OPENER HOLDER IS DIRTY WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS. KEEP EQUIPMENT CLEAN. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SODA GUN HOLDER WAS DIRTY / MOLDY AT THE BAR. CLEAN GUN HOLDER.

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 4626.1530ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUSTY HOOD FILTERS. CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS AS NEEDED.

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 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE LEFT OPEN INSIDE THE KITCHEN. MOVE CEILING TILE SO PIPES ABOVE ARE NOT EXPOSED AND CEILING LOOKS FINISHED.

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 4626.0850Food temperature

Official wording

Clean food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment, including microwave ovens, at least every 24 hours.

Inspector’s notes

THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WAS DIRTY WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN OVEN DAILY.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s notes

CAN OPENER BLADE WAS SOILED AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER 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 4626.0275BEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Store the food preparation and dispensing utensil in a food that is not TCS food with the handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed such as bins of sugar, flour or cinnamon.

Inspector’s notes

SCOOP MISSING HANDLE TO SERVE POTATO CHIPS. PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO SERVE READY TO EAT FOOD. STORE SCOOP PROPERLY.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 18, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1345AFacility maintenance

Official wording

Properly cove and seal floor-wall junctures.

Inspector’s notes

FROM PLAN REVIEW INSPECTION: ON AND AROUND THE MAIN FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER, BASE COVE IS STILL NEEDED. INSTALL STAINLESS STEEL BASE COVE STRIPS AROUND WALK IN COOLER.

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 4626.1540Equipment 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

MOP WAS STORED INSIDER MOP BUCKET. USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.

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 4626.0033APermits, 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

NO STATE REGISTERED CFPM CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. GO TO AN APPROVED SERVSAFE CLASS AND THEN SUBMIT DIPLOMA TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR STATE CERTIFICATE, PLEASE POST IT ON A VISIBLE PLACE. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html

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 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

FLOOR DRAIN COVER WAS MISSING INSIDE THE MOP SINK. PERMANENTLY RE-ATTACH A FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT MOP SINK.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0565Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Prevent grease or condensation from exhaust ventilation hood systems from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GREASE DROPS HANGING FROM KITCHEN HOOD. CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD AS NEEDED.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

SODA GUN HOLDER WAS DIRTY / MOLDY AT THE BAR. CLEAN GUN HOLDER.

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 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing

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 BOXES USED FOR SHELF LINING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. CARDBOARD BOXES ARE ABSORBENT AND NOT ALLOWED. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

NO EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MAINTAIN IN THE FACILITY A LOG TO BE ABLE TO RECORD REQUIRED ILLNESSES / SYMPTOMS, EXCLUSION DATES, ETC. BE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE CAN LOCATE THE LOG UPON REQUEST BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. A SAMPLE IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT.

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 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

MISSING TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER (CHORINE - BLEACH). PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN A COMPLETE TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 18, 2024 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Jan 8, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1345AFacility maintenance

Official wording

Properly cove and seal floor-wall junctures.

Inspector’s notes

FROM PLAN REVIEW INSPECTION: ON AND AROUND THE MAIN FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER, BASE COVE IS STILL NEEDED. INSTALL STAINLESS STEEL BASE COVE STRIPS AROUND WALK IN COOLER.

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 4626.1540Equipment 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

MOP WAS STORED INSIDER MOP BUCKET. PROVIDE AND USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.

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 4626.0305Contamination

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 STORED UNDER WHAT APPEARS TO BE SEWER PIPES. YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS: MOVE FOOD TO ANOTHER LOCATION. PROVIDE A DROPPED CEILING OR A WAY TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION COMING FROM PIPES ABOVE. NOTE: THIS ROOM IS ALSO MISSING PROPER WALLS AND FLOORING.

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 4626.1325A1Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD STORED WHERE THERE ARE NO FINISHES FOR FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING. STORE FOOD ONLY ON PREVIOUSLY APPROVED LOCATIONS WITH FINISH CEILING, FRP WALLS AND NOT RAW CONCRETE FOR FLOORING.

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 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

HAND WASHING SIGN WAS MISSING AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR AND UNISEX RESTROOM. PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH SINK USED BY FOOD WORKERS.

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 4626.1475DFacility maintenance

Official wording

Discontinue operating the ventilation system with the filters removed.

Inspector’s notes

SOME FILTERS (BAFFLES) HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM THE KITCHEN HOOD. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS FOR KITCHEN HOOD.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED STRAINER SET UP ON HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE USED ONLY FOR HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. NOTE: IN THE BAR AREA YOU HAVE A DESIGNATED DUMP SINK AND HAND SINK. YOU CAN ALSO DUMP LIQUIDS ON THE 4TH COMPARTMENT LEFT TO YOUR 3-COMP SINK (BAR).

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 4626.0033APermits, 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

NO STATE REGISTERED CFPM CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. GO TO AN APPROVED SERVSAFE CLASS AND THEN SUBMIT DIPLOMA TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR STATE CERTIFICATE, PLEASE POST IT ON A VISIBLE PLACE. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html

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 4626.1260Other

Official wording

Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

Inspector’s notes

MISSING COVERED GARBAGE INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. PROVIDE A COVERED GARBAGE FOR THIS RESTROOM.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 8, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 20, 2023

Complete

Official score: 84 · Understand this area’s scale

15 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1345AFacility maintenance

Official wording

Properly cove and seal floor-wall junctures.

Inspector’s notes

FROM PLAN REVIEW INSPECTION: ON AND AROUND THE MAIN FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER, BASE COVE IS STILL NEEDED. INSTALL STAINLESS STEEL BASE COVE STRIPS AROUND WALK IN COOLER.

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 4626.1540Equipment 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

MOP WAS STORED INSIDER MOP BUCKET. PROVIDE AND USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.

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 4626.0225AHandwashing

Official wording

Make sure all ready-to-eat foods and garnishes are not touched with bare hands.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPERATOR TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS (CUTTING TOMATOES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO TRAIN PERSONNEL TO LIMIT DIRECT HAND CONTACT AND TO USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS (E.G: SALADS, GARNISHES, BREAD, CILANTRO, ETC). INSTRUCTED FOOD WORKER PUT ON GLOVES OR USE DELI TISSUE.

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 4626.0305Contamination

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 STORED UNDER WHAT APPEARS TO BE SEWER PIPES. YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS: MOVE FOOD TO ANOTHER LOCATION. PROVIDE A DROPPED CEILING OR A WAY TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION COMING FROM PIPES ABOVE. NOTE: THIS ROOM IS ALSO MISSING PROPER WALLS AND FLOORING.

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 4626.1325A1Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

FROM PLAN REVIEW INSPECTION: IN THE LOWER LEVEL WHERE THE GREASE TRAP WAS INSTALLED, FLOOR AND WALLS ARE BARE. INSTALL FLOOR AND WALL COVERINGS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FOR THREE FEET AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OBSERVED FOOD STORED AT TWO LOCATIONS WHERE THERE ARE NO FINISHES FOR FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING. STORE FOOD ONLY ON PREVIOUSLY APPROVED LOCATIONS WITH FINISH CEILING, FRP WALLS AND NOT RAW CONCRETE FOR FLOORING. SEE DOCUMENT ATTACHED FOR GUIDANCE.

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 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

HAND WASHING SIGN WAS MISSING AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR AND RESTROOM. PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH SINK USED BY FOOD WORKERS.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s notes

CAN OPENER BLADE WAS SOILED AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER 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 4626.1475DFacility maintenance

Official wording

Discontinue operating the ventilation system with the filters removed.

Inspector’s notes

SOME FILTERS (BAFFLES) HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM THE KITCHEN HOOD. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS FOR KITCHEN HOOD.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED STRAINER SET UP ON HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND BAR. THESE SINKS MUST BE USED ONLY FOR HANDWASHING. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVE STRAINERS AT BOTH SINKS. NOTE: IN THE BAR AREA YOU HAVE A DESIGNATED DUMP SINK AND HAND SINK. YOU CAN ALSO DUMP LIQUIDS ON THE 4TH COMPARTMENT LEFT TO YOUR 3-COMP SINK (BAR).

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 4626.0033APermits, 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

NO STATE REGISTERED CFPM CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. GO TO AN APPROVED SERVSAFE CLASS AND THEN SUBMIT DIPLOMA TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR STATE CERTIFICATE, PLEASE POST IT ON A VISIBLE PLACE. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0030BCQPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

The person in charge must be able to explain: • Their responsibility for preventing the spread of foodborne illness by a food worker • The symptoms associated with a foodborne illness • How food workers must report illness symptoms and diseases • When a food worker must be excluded from work or restricted from working with food • When a food worker can return to work

Inspector’s notes

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE 24 HOURS / SYMPTOM FREE EXCLUSION REQUIREMENT TO RETURN TO WORK FOR EMPLOYEES HAVING BEEN EXCLUDED WITH SYMPTOMS SUCH AS VOMITING AND / OR DIARRHEA, ETC. MAKE SURE EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING TAKE PLACE TO INSTRUCT FOOD WORKERS TO STAY HOME FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS “SYMPTOM FREE” BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040DPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

The person in charge must notify the regulatory authority of any complaint from a consumer having or suspected of having diarrhea or vomiting, norovirus, hepatitis A virus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or other enteric bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens.

Inspector’s notes

PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW HOW TO HANDLE CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINTS RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES. YOU MUST REPORT TO MDH AT 1-877-FOOD-ILL ANY CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINT RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES (E.G: VOMITING, DIARRHEA, ETC). ALSO SHARE THIS PHONE NUMBER WITH AFFECTED CUSTOMER.

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 4626.1260Other

Official wording

Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

Inspector’s notes

MISSING COVERED GARBAGE INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. PROVIDE A COVERED GARBAGE FOR THIS RESTROOM.

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 4626.0115Contamination

Official wording

Food workers must wear hair restraints to keep hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens and unwrapped single-service items.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD WORKER WITH LONG BEARD PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAIN. USE BEARD SNOOD OR OTHER TYPE OF HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING FOOD PREPARATION.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0035DGHIKMHandwashing

Official wording

The person in charge must make sure employees follow proper food safety procedures, including: • Proper handwashing • Preventing cross-contamination from bare hands • Proper cooking of TCS foods • Proper cooling of TCS foods • Proper hot and cold temperatures of TCS foods • Preventing plumbing cross connections • Properly sanitizing equipment and utensils

Inspector’s notes

ESTABLISHMENT WAS NOT ADEQUATELY EXECUTING ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL (AMC) WITH MULTIPLE HIGH PRIORITY (IMPORTANT) VIOLATIONS. MAKE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) IS EXECUTING ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL. SEE MANAGER CHECK LIST HANDOUT ATTACHED TO REPORT. REPEAT VIOLATIONS MAY GENERATE CITATIONS. CITATIONS START AT $200. ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS HAVE AN ASSOCIATED FEE OF $100.

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, Dec 20, 2023 · Original Source

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