Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Loons Coffee

Name: Loons Coffee
Address: 4648 Lake St E, Minneapolis, MN

4648 Lake St E

Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Loons Coffee last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 6, 2026. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 100).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Nov 27, 2023 to Jan 6, 2026.
Has Loons Coffee ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 27, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine

Jan 6, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435AFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Label all food packages as required by the law.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed packaged pretzels for sale without the proper labeling: name, ingredients, allergens, etc. This was discussed. Label the product with the required information.

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, Jan 6, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 13, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1620Chemicals

Official Wording

Use only chemical sanitizers on food-contact surfaces that meet Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations requirements: • Part 180, section 180.940 • Part 180, subpart E, section 180.2020

Inspector’s Notes

Observed quat sani levels in 3-comp sink at 500 ppm. This was adjusted and COS.

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400AFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed no datemark on front display sandwich and savory bake products. This was discussed and operator provided datemark which is part of chain of custody on record.

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, Dec 13, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 27, 2023

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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 certified food protection manager employed at the facility. Find class information at: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html Use the enclosed application to fulfill cfpm requirements.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 27, 2023 · Original Source