Routine
May 12, 2026
Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale
5 recorded violations
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 STATE REGISTERED CFPM CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. GO TO AN APPROVED SERVSAFE CLASS AND THEN SUBMIT YOUR CLASS CERTIFICATE TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. APPLY ONLINE. ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR STATE CERTIFICATION DOCUMENT, PLEASE POST IT ON A VISIBLE PLACE. 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.
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All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
DISH THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IS OUT OF BATTERIES. REPLACE BATTERIES TO MAKE SURE THERMOMETER IS AVAILABLE FOR USE.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
MISSING TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER (QUAT). PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN A COMPLETE TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER SOLUTION.
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 problemsOfficial wording
The person in charge must be able to explain: • Their responsibility for preventing the spread of foodborne illness by a food worker • The symptoms associated with a foodborne illness • How food workers must report illness symptoms and diseases • When a food worker must be excluded from work or restricted from working with food • When a food worker can return to work
Inspector’s notes
THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS NOT ABLE TO MENTION “VOMITING / DIARRHEA” AS SYMPTOMS FOR EXCLUDING FOOD WORKERS. INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION IN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING POLICY AND PROCEDURES. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE 24 HOURS / SYMPTOM FREE EXCLUSION REQUIREMENT TO RETURN TO WORK FOR EMPLOYEES HAVING BEEN EXCLUDED WITH SYMPTOMS SUCH AS VOMITING AND / OR DIARRHEA, ETC. MAKE SURE EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING TAKE PLACE TO INSTRUCT FOOD WORKERS TO STAY HOME FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS “SYMPTOM FREE” BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK. EDUCATION WAS PROVIDED ON SITE. HANDOUT ATTACHED TO YOUR EMAIL.
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 issuesOfficial wording
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
Inspector’s notes
NO EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MAINTAIN IN THE FACILITY A LOG TO BE ABLE TO RECORD REQUIRED ILLNESSES / SYMPTOMS, EXCLUSION DATES, ETC. BE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE CAN LOCATE THE LOG UPON REQUEST BY HEALTH INSPECTORS. A SAMPLE IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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