minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings
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
Observed there to be no employee with a State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate. Make sure an employee gets this certificate and posts it.
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.
Observed the soap dispenser to have been pulled off the wall. Repair dispenser and seal it back to the wall.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings
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
Observed there to be no State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate onsite. Person-in-Charge stated that they were in the process of getting the CFPM certificate. Make sure that an employee gets and keeps a CFPM certificate.
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.
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 employee handwashing sign in the men's employee restroom. A sign will be included in this report. Print and post the handwashing sign at every handwashing sink used 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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0123Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Train employees on effective steps to follow for the cleanup of vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s notes
Observed there to be no procedure for the clean-up of a vomit/diarrhea event. A clean-up procedure will be included in this report. Make sure employees are trained on a vomit/diarrhea procedure and that the procedure is available for review.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings
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
There was not a State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate available for review. Information for the CFPM will be attached in this report. Ensure that a staff member obtains their CFPM and that the certificate is posted onsite.
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.
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 reminding employees to wash their hands in the bathrooms. Posters will be included in this report. Put these posters at every handwashing sink used by food 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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings
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
There was not a State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate available for review. Information for the CFPM will be attached in this report. Ensure that a staff member obtains their CFPM and that the certificate is posted onsite.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0123Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Train employees on effective steps to follow for the cleanup of vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s notes
Observed there to be no procedure for the clean-up of a vomit/diarrhea event. A procedure will be attached in this report. Keep and train employees on procedures to clean-up a vomit/diarrhea event.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings
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
Observed no State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager certificate posted onsite. Information for this certificate can be found here: https://www.health.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html. Ensure that an employee obtains a State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager certificate and that it is posted onsite.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400AFood source and labeling
Official wording
Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple packaged meals, including chicken and rice, in the walk-in cooler not to be date marked. There were multiple different types of meals in the walk-in cooler not to be date marked. Work with the Public School Commissary kitchen to ensure that items are properly date marked to ensure proper use/disposal of TCS foods within 7 days.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings
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
Observed no State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager certificate posted onsite. Information for this certificate can be found here: https://www.health.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html. Ensure that an employee obtains a State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager certificate and that it is posted onsite.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
Observed quat to be provided as an onsite sanitizer, but there were no test strips available. Ensure that test strips are provided and maintained onsite to test for proper sanitizer concentration.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the gaskets of the walk-in cooler to be heavily soiled. Clean this area 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.
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 kickplates in the walk-in cooler to be damaged, creating gaps between the plates and the walls. Service this area and maintain 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.
Handle, display, and dispense all single-service and single use articles and clean utensils so that contamination of lip-contact and food-contact surfaces is prevented.
Inspector’s notes
Observed single use plates to be stored upright in the walk-in cooler. Plates were inverted during inspection. Ensure single use items are stored inverted 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.