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North Market

4414 Humboldt Ave N

Last inspected Feb 3, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine

Feb 3, 2025

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1395AOther

Official wording

Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the receiving door to have large gaps in the bottom. Observed the exit door by the receiving area to have gaps at the bottom. Seal gaps to prevent pest entry into the facility.

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0190Contamination

Official wording

Food packages must be in good condition. Packages must protect food from contamination and adulteration.

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple dented cans of canned goods on the service floor. Cans were removed from service floor during inspection. Inspect foods upon receipt and during cycle counting to remove foods with damaged packaging.

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.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(1)Contamination

Official wording

Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw eggs in display coolers to be stored above bread items. Observed raw ground beef to be stored above cheese items in the cheese bunker. Store raw animal proteins in a manner that prevents potential cross-contamination of ready-to-eat foods.

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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the interior surfaces and the top of the cheese bunker to be soiled. Clean and keep clean.

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

Routine

Feb 1, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0620AEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Have a thermometer in the: • Warmest part of mechanically refrigerated units • Coldest part of hot food storage units

Inspector’s notes

Observed open door display coolers for dairy, meat, and deli products to not be equipped with mechanical thermometers. Provide mechanical thermometers to monitor ambient air temperature of coolers, in case external digital thermometers stop working.

In plain English

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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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed tongs for self-service salad at the produce cooler to be stored directly on top of the salad bin. Store the tongs in a way to help prevent contamination.

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 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the floor in the walk-in cooler to be soiled with sticky debris. Clean this area and maintain physical facilities clean.

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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the condensers in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer to have accumulated ice build-up. Observed the door to the walk-in cooler to have a noticeable gap in the top. Repair these pieces of equipment and maintain in good repair.

In plain English

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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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955AContamination

Official wording

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 product on silver racking in the walk-in cooler to not be stored 6 inches off the floor. Ensure that all food products are stored, at a minimum, 6 inches off the floor to prevent potential contamination.

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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275GCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Bulk food utensils must have their handles out of the food. If there is a cover around the utensil, then the utensil must be on a cord. The cord must be cleanable and can not reach the floor.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the tongs for self-service bulk lettuce at the produce area to not be mechanically attached to the dispensing area. Attach the tongs to the area to prevent them from touching the floor, in the case that they are dropped.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1395AOther

Official wording

Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the exterior entry door by the employee breakroom to have a gap at the bottom of the door. Provide a seal at this door to prevent pest entry into the facility.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 1, 2024 · Original Source

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