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Northside Tobacco

1510 West Broadway

Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 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 4, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1560BOther

Official wording

Store clothing and other personal items in lockers or other suitable places.

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee meals to be stored on racking above drinks for customer sale in the walk-in cooler. Store employee food in a way that prevents potential contamination of products for customer sale.

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

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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

Observed there to not be a poster in the bathroom reminding employees to wash their hands. A handwashing poster will be included in this report. Print and post in the bathroom.

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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1260Other

Official wording

Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the trash can in the bathroom to not be covered. Provide a lid/cover.

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed broken floor tiles in the walk-in cooler by the door. Repair and keep physical facilities in good repair.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 1, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1365ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Install or replace wall and ceiling attachments including light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall mounted fans, decorative items and other attachments to be easily cleanable.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the fan grate covers in the walk-in cooler to be soiled with dust and other debris. Clean and maintain 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 rubber sealant and grouting along the ceiling of the walk-in cooler to be damaged and peeling. Repair this equipment and maintain all equipment 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 4626.1560BOther

Official wording

Store clothing and other personal items in lockers or other suitable places.

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee food, such as fried chicken, strawberries, and grapes to be stored directly on top of beverages for customer sale in the walk-in cooler. These items were moved. Ensure that all employee food and other items are stored in designated areas to prevent the potential contamination of food products for customer sale.

In plain English

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

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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

Observed there to be no sign in the employee restroom that reminds employees to wash their hands. A poster will be included in this report. Print and post poster at each handwashing sink.

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 4626.1445Handwashing

Official wording

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

Observed there to be no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the employee restroom. Provide and maintain a supply of paper towels at each handwashing sink to promote proper handwashing by employees.

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 4626.1260Other

Official wording

Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the waste basket in the employee restroom to not have a lid. Ensure that a covered waste basket is provided in each restroom for the proper disposal of sanitary napkins.

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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