Grocery · Minneapolis, MN

Mr Santana

Name: Mr Santana
Address: 601 University Ave Se, Minneapolis, MN

601 University Ave Se

Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Mr Santana last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 11, 2025. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 100).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Dec 12, 2023 to Dec 11, 2025.
Has Mr Santana ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 12, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine

Dec 11, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435AFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Label all food packages as required by the law.

Inspector’s Notes

Multiple foods in the grab and go cooler that are made or packaged on site do not have ingredient labels. This includes: spinach pie, stuffed grape leaves, baklava and multiple varieties of cakes. Provide a label that has: -name of food -net quantity of food (weight or serving) -ingredients in descending order, including sub ingredients -major food allergens -name and address of preparer or packer Labeling is not required if the foods are not available for self-service. This is a repeat violation.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)Other

Official Wording

STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not stocked the following: Title 10, MCO 203.10 (a)-(j). Comply immediately.

Inspector’s Notes

Multiple required food categories are missing. The following categories of food were observed to not be on site: -Fruits and vegetables -100% juice -Legumes Minneapolis Staple Foods ordinance requires a stocking of minimal grocery items regardless of ability to take financial assistance. See website below for guidance and resources. This is a repeat violation, contact inspector with questions. https://www.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/business-assistance/run/food-business-rules/staple-foods/

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, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 12, 2023

Complete

Official score: 100 · 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 are no posters informing employees to wash hands in restrooms. Provide. You can find signs at the link below or use your own: https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/handhygiene/materials.html

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.

Official Wording

Label all food packages as required by the law.

Inspector’s Notes

Multiple foods made in the restaurant within the store are packaged for sale in the grab and go coolers without labels. All foods available for self service require proper labeling. Examples include: cake, cheesecake, baklava, spinach pie, hummus, and dolmas. Discussed labeleing requirements with PIC, guidance document provided with report. Label must include: 1) Name of food 2) Net quantity 3) Ingredients in descending order; including subingredients 4) Major food allergens 5) Name and address of preparer or packer

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)Other

Official Wording

"STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not stocked the following: Title 10, MCO 203.10 (a)-(j). Comply immediately."

Inspector’s Notes

Grocery was missing or incomplete in multiple food items required by staple foods. Missing or incomplete food item categories were: Fruits & Vegetables, 100% Juice, Whole Grains and Legumes. Discussed with PIC, guidance document provided with report. Staff stated that an order was coming in of Friday.

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, Dec 12, 2023 · Original Source

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