Routine
Jan 28, 2026
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
10 recorded violations
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Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the back door to have a noticeable gap under the door. Replace existing door sweep with a new door sweep to ensure a tight seal is provided on the bottom of the door.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.
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Observed the following: 1) Kitchen hand sink pulling away from the wall. A noticeable gap can be seen on the top of the hand sink near the wall. Resecure hand sink to wall and seal with silicone caulk. 2) Various small openings in the wall around plumbing chasses under the three-compartment sink, prep sink and prep table. Install escutcheon plates around plumbing coming out of the walls and seal up existing openings with silicone caulk. Maintain all referenced areas sound and secure.
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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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Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
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Observed the kitchen hand sink faucet to be leaking. Repair leak so faucet can work properly without leaking.
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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.
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Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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Observed the front service area to have tongue and groove floor panels. There is a dipper well in the countertop as well as a small reach in freezer for the ice cream located in this area. Replace existing unapproved flooring with approved flooring finishes. Operator has been given an extension to complete the existing work order by 9/28/2026. Contact Plan Review Specialist, Mohamed Yusuf at 612-685-8498 or mohamed.yusuf@minneapolismn.gov to discuss proper finishes in further detail.
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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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Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
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Observed the fiberglass reinforced wall panel (FRP), facing north and closest to the kitchen entry door to be pulling away near the bottom of the wall. Replace and or secure FRP wall panel.
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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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Discontinue operating the ventilation system with the filters removed.
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Observed one of the filters in the cooking hood system to be missing. Per operator, filter had been pulled for cleaning. Clean and reinstall filter prior to using the cooking hood system. All filters should be in place while the cooking hood system is in use.
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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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Allow equipment and utensils to air-dry after cleaning and sanitizing; only use cloths that are clean and dry for polishing utensils that have been air dried.
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Observed wet wiping cloths on drainboard of three compartment and food prep sink. Previously cleaned equipment was located there for drying. Discussed the importance of proper air drying of cleaned equipment. Operator removed referenced wiping cloths at the time of the inspection. Recommended to person in charge that installation of approved shelving to the FRP wall above the three-compartment sink would be an excellent solution to ensure proper air drying of equipment can take place.
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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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Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
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Observed the sides of the fryer with light accumulations of cooking oil. Clean referenced areas and maintain in a clean condition.
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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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Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
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Observed DeAndra Scott to be a current state of MN certified food protection manager as indicated on the state website. An expired CFPM certificate was posted in the back office. Provide and post a current CFPM certificate on the premise.
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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.
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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.
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Observed parts of the front service area countertop unit to have noticeable missing and or chipped laminate finishes. Repair referenced areas to a smooth and solid state.
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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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source