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Longfellow Market

3815 Lake St E

Last inspected May 6, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine

May 6, 2025

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Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0175ABCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Discard shell eggs that are not clean and sound, or exceed the restricted egg tolerances.

Inspector’s notes

Observed eggs for retail sale without any label, grade, 'perishable', pack date or 'keep refrigerated" signage. Remove the eggs and provide the required information for retail egg sale. Information is provided with this report. Manager removed the referenced eggs from retail cooler during the inspection and began to immediately work on proper labeling for eggs based on the source box i the cooler. In addition, information was provided from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture website: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/sale-eggs-minnesota Going forward, management is to adhere with the applicable requirements of the code.

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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 4626.1580ABFacility maintenance

Official wording

Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a large amount of unused equipment in the basement. Remove the items. This was discussed with the manager and the items are scheduled to be removed.

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 4626.1260Other

Official wording

Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no covered waste can in the men's restroom downstairs. Provide at least one covered waste can. This was discussed with the manager.

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0845EContamination

Official wording

Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed the scoop holders in bulk food dispensing area slightly soiled with food residue and buildup. Clean and sanitize the holder at a higher frequency. This was discussed with the manager.

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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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 the tethers on bulk food dispensing scoops either broken or stretched out. Observed the tethers on the scoops at the bulk food dispensing area either broken or too stretched out, leading to scoops dangling close to the floor. Remove and replace the tethers with ones that retain their characteristics under normal use conditions. This was discussed with the operator.

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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 6, 2025 · Original Source

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