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Mestiizo Restaurant Inc

337 13th Ave Ne

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Follow-Up

May 13, 2026

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0355BFood temperature

Official wording

Provide a written agreement or statement from the supplier stipulating that the fish are frozen to a temperature and for a time as specified in rule.

Inspector’s notes

Per discussion with the person in charge, some fish that are served raw are received frozen. Provide a parasite destruction letter for fishes that are received frozen. A sample letter sent to the PIC.

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 4626.0355CFood temperature

Official wording

Provide and maintain for 90 days beyond the sale or service of the ready-to-eat raw, marinated or partially cooked fish a written agreement or statement from the supplier or aquaculturalist that stipulates the fish were raised and fed as specified in 4626.0350, item B, subitem (4).

Inspector’s notes

Per discussion with the person in charge, some fishes are served raw are received fresh. Provide an aquaculture letter for fishes that are received fresh. A sample letter was sent to the PIC.

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 4626.0408AOther

Official wording

Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

Inspector’s notes

Sushi rice are made onsite for the sushi menu but there is no written documents for the sushi rice. A copy of the time as a public health control form was provided to the PIC during the initial inspection. Have form filled out and following through with your written procedures along with filling out record keeping.

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 4626.0033APermits, 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

Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM). Employ a CFPM - PIC shared staff is in the process of obtaining CFPM.

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, May 13, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 13, 2026

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0355BFood temperature

Official wording

Provide a written agreement or statement from the supplier stipulating that the fish are frozen to a temperature and for a time as specified in rule.

Inspector’s notes

Per discussion with the person in charge, some fish that are served raw are received frozen. Provide a parasite destruction letter for fishes that are received frozen. A sample letter will be sent along with the report.

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 4626.0355CFood temperature

Official wording

Provide and maintain for 90 days beyond the sale or service of the ready-to-eat raw, marinated or partially cooked fish a written agreement or statement from the supplier or aquaculturalist that stipulates the fish were raised and fed as specified in 4626.0350, item B, subitem (4).

Inspector’s notes

Per discussion with the person in charge, some fishes that are served raw are received fresh. Provide an aquaculture letter for fishes that are received fresh. An example of an adequate letter will be sent along with the inspection report.

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 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed wall at the 3-compartment sink located in the basement with black mold - clean as necessary.

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 4626.0380EFood temperature

Official wording

Remove frozen fish from the reduced oxygen package prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing if using the running water method of thawing.

Inspector’s notes

Observed unopened frozen ROP fish in the basement walk-in cooler thawing. Fish was not fully thawed out, instructed staff to slack open the ROP bag to continue thawing. Always release the vacuum seal (cut open bag) before thawing ROP frozen fish.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Observed unsalted butter (50*F) and mole verde (48*F) sitting at room temperature in the kitchen reading higher than 41*F at the time of the inspection. Per staff, butter and verde was just taken out recently. Informed chef and PIC to store cold food at 41*F or below at all times. Butter and verde was removed and stored in cold units.

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 4626.0408AOther

Official wording

Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

Inspector’s notes

Sushi rice are made onsite for the sushi menu but there is no written documents for the sushi rice. Per PIC, rice are used up within 4 hours or discarded by then. A copy of the Time as a Public Health Control form will be sent along with report - print and fill out the form and keep it in the business. Ensure that staff are all trained on the form.

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 4626.0033APermits, 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

Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) onsite. Employ and obtain a CFPM and post their certificate in a conspicuous area. Per PIC, payment has been made for chef to get CFPM.

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, Mar 13, 2026 · Original Source

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