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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Nightingale

2551 Lyndale Ave S

Last inspected Dec 16, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Follow-Up

Dec 16, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

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

The business does not have a CFPM. The manager stated that one of the staff is signed up for a class.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Other

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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

The sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink was still at 0ppm. The dispenser was not priming but will be fixed.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 20, 2025

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

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

Currently the business does not have an employee that has taken a food safety class and applied for a CFPM certificate from MDH. Visit https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html for more information about classes.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Other

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Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device

Inspector’s notes

There were no paper towels at the bar hand sink but some were located and placed at the sink.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Other

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Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

The steak in the main prep table was at 47F. The unit was immediately adjusted and the temperatures will be monitored.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Other

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

The concentration of the sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink was not reading. It is likely that the dispenser was not priming properly. This will be fixed.

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minorCode MCO 188.390Other

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

Inspector’s notes

Post a copy of the license in a conspicuous location.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Dec 3, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

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

An employee is scheduled to take a food safety class and renew their CFPM.

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

Routine

Nov 7, 2024

Complete

Official score: 84 · Understand this area’s scale

12 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

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

The business still does not have a Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager. Designate someone to take an approved class and test. Be sure to mail the class certificate in to the Minnesota Department of Health with an application form. Find classes, process information and application forms at: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Other

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Roasted garlic in oil was observed at room temperature. This is a TCS food that requires refrigeration. Discarded. Additionally, several TCS foods in the walk-in cooler, back right corner specifically, were slightly above 41F. See temperatures above. These items were moved to a colder section of the walk in cooler. Ensure all cold TCS foods are always held at 41F or lower.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275COther

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Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

Observed knives stored between back of prep table and the wall. Knives were taken to dish area to be washed. Store knives and other utensils properly.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0405AOther

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Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.

Inspector’s notes

Observed hot brined pickles from 10/26 still in use more than seven days after production. Discarded. Hot brining breaks the cell walls in vegetables and makes them a TCS food. Discussed producing smaller batches so there is not much to discard in seven days.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABOther

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All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

Observed two chest freezers with significant ice build-up. Defrost these units. Observed the walk in cooler was not holding foods in the back right corner at proper temperatures. Provide service as needed.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Other

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Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Several pieces of equipment - including the under counter dish machine, and prep coolers - were heavily soiled with grease, dust and food debris. Clean equipment.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520AOther

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Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Several sections of floor and wall - including the under and behind the dish machine and 3-comp sink - were soiled with grease, dust and food debris. Clean facility areas.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0725AOther

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Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the 3-compartment sink no longer sealed to the wall. Secure and seal.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955AOther

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Store all clean equipment, utensils, linens, in a clean dry location where not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least six inches above the floor.

Inspector’s notes

Observed an ice wand stored in a chest cooler in contact with many packages and with ice build-up. Ice wand was removed to dish area for cleaning. Wrap the ice wand in plastic wrap before storing in freezer to keep its surfaces from being contaminated before use.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0415COther

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The business needs to submit a HACCP plan to obtain a variance to acidify or ferment TCS foods.

Inspector’s notes

Observed fermented squash (fermented at room temp overnight after roasting) and Crème Fraîche (fermented at room temp overnight) onsite without an approved variance and HACCP plan. Directed Person in Charge to discard fermented items and discontinue production. A Fermentation HACCP plan template can be found at: https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/business-assistance/run/food-safety/haccp/

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040DOther

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The person in charge must notify the regulatory authority of any complaint from a consumer having or suspected of having diarrhea or vomiting, norovirus, hepatitis A virus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or other enteric bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens.

Inspector’s notes

Person in Charge was unaware that the business is required to report even a single complaint of customer illness (vomiting or diarrhea) to the Minnesota Department of Health. Train all Persons in Charge to report: Call 1-877-FOOD-ILL email: health.foodill@state.mn.us report online at: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/foodborne/reporting.html

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390AOther

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Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a container of paprika sauce cooling in a deep container, with product about six inches deep. This is not an effective cooling method. Based on discussion of when the sauce was made and how long it had been cooling for, Person in Charge was allowed to spread it out in a shallow pan and return it to the coldest part of the walk-in cooler to finish cooling properly. Train staff to cool prepared foods in shallow portions, not deeper than two inches and uncovered.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 7, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 8, 2023

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

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 CFPM. A full time employee must pass a food safety class and register with the state. Send CFPM application, a copy of exam certificate and $35 fee to state. See website for more information or contact: 651-201-4500 https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Other

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

The front prep table and the walk in cooler both had food temperatures that were a little above 41F. These units need to be adjusted or repaired so that food is 41F or less at all times.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275COther

Official wording

Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

Grill tongs were hanging from the oven handles where they could come in contact with dirty clothes/cooking apron. Keep this in a location where they are not likely to become contaiminated.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 8, 2023 · Original Source

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