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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Mosaic

817 5th Ave S

Last inspected Sep 4, 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.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine

Sep 4, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

There was no employee handwashing signage at the employee bathroom hand sink. Post.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0845EContamination

Official wording

Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

The interior of the ice machine had mold build up. Clean.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1040AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Provide a plumbing system that is designed, constructed, installed, and repaired with approved materials, equipment, and devices complying with chapter 4714 and Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.43 to 326B.49.

Inspector’s notes

The facility was missing soda gun holders. Install.

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 MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

The current license was not posted. Post.

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, Sep 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 3, 2025

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

There was no employee handwashing signage at the kitchen hand sink. Post.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

The facility could not locate their chlorine or quat test strips. Provide

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 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

The facility did not have an employee illness log available on-site. Provide and maintain.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 3, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Other

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

There was no employee handwashing signage for the bar, kitchen and staff bathroom hand sinks. Post signage.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Other

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

The facility was missing chlorine and Quat sanitizer strips. Provide.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0900Other

Official wording

Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.

Inspector’s notes

The chlorine machine in the bar area was measured at 0 ppm. The sanitizer bottle was empty. Keep chlorine concentration between 50-200 ppm.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source

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