Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Minnehaha Scoop

Name: Minnehaha Scoop
Address: 3352 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN

3352 Minnehaha Ave

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

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine

Aug 6, 2026

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1595Chemicals

Official wording

Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.

Inspector’s notes

Observed an unlabled spray bottle. This was discussed and staff labled the bottle correctly.

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.

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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 an unapproved cleaning product being used to wipe prep tables. This was discussed and staff created a quat spray bottle to use on surfaces going forward.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 6, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 25, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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 the 3-comp sink quat sani level at 0.0 ppm. This was discussed and staff corrected onsite to 300 ppm.

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.

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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 the sliding glass door of ice cream freezer with a crack on the top panal. Replace the door.

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

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040APermits, training, and postings

Official wording

The licensee must train employees to report when they have any of the following: • Symptoms of an illness that can be transmitted through food • Infectious diseases that can be transmitted through food, as diagnosed by a health practitioner • Exposure to a suspected or confirmed disease outbreak

Inspector’s notes

Observed no implementation of an employee health training policy. Train employees to report illnesses/symptoms, stay home until 24 hours symptom free of vomiting/diarrhea and report doctor diagnosis when seen by a physician.

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, Jul 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 8, 2024

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 manager employed. Obtain final certification by sending the training document to MDH using the attached application. The application can also be found at the following website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html

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, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source