Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Lutheran Social Services

Name: Lutheran Social Services
Address: 2400 Park Ave #A, Minneapolis, MN

2400 Park Ave #A

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine

Jul 20, 2026

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390BFood temperature

Official wording

While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.

Inspector’s notes

Observed rice cooling for next day service, covered and stacked on top of each other. At time of inspection PIC moved the food so it was spread out and uncovered in the cooler. Ensure foods that are cooling are uncovered and unstacked to allow maximum air circulation and for the food to cool quickly.

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

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed food prep sink was leaking. Observed dish machine leaking. Ensure all plumbing in maintained in good repair.

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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed cooler in back room in disrepair, no food being held inside. Ensure all equipment is maintained in good repair and proper calibration.

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 4626.0450BCDECleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition

Inspector’s notes

Observed spatulas chipped. Ensure all equipment is maintained smooth, and easily cleanable. PIC discarded the spatulas at time of inspection.

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, Jul 20, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 15, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions

Inspector’s notes

Observed quat solution at three compartment sink was higher than the manufacturer recommended concentration tested at 500PPM. Ensure sanitizer is within the approved range to safely sanitize food contact surfaces. PIC adjusted the concentration at time of inspection to 300PPM.

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 ventilation above food prep area with excess dust and debris. Ensure ventilation is 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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 15, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 12, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0190Contamination

Official wording

Food packages must be in good condition. Packages must protect food from contamination and adulteration.

Inspector’s notes

Observed badly dented cans in with the canned items. Ensure damaged food packages are separated from stock.

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 4626.0390BFood temperature

Official wording

While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.

Inspector’s notes

Observed chicken cooling in pan with plastic wrap on top. Ensure when food is cooling it remains uncovered and spread out to ensure cooling is effective in the allotted amount of time. At time of inspection the PIC moved the chicken to a sheet tray, and placed in cooler, uncovered.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390AFood temperature

Official wording

Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

Inspector’s notes

Observed chicken cooling in refrigerator thickly stacked in deep tub and covered. 1 hour into cooling-70F. The person in charge moved chicken to sheet trey and uncovered the chicken. Temperature taken again chicken was at 75F-1.5 hours into cooling. Ensure food workers are using an effective method for cooling.