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O'Donovans Irish Pub

700 1st Ave N

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Follow-Up

Aug 13, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

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 MN certified food protection manager for establishment. Provide a current state of MN CFPM. Operator stated they have been in contact with a representative from ServSafe and are in the process of scheduling an upcoming approved class for seven staff to attend. Upon completion class and passing of exam, staff to apply for state certification. Once a state of MN CFPM certificate has been received, post certificate on site. At a minimum, one person must be state certified for establishment.

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 issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed progress made on cleaning of the wall behind the main floor dishwasher. Provide additional cleaning and maintain area in a clean condition.

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 4626.0735ABEquipment 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 basement walk in freezer with a lot of ice buildup. Per operator a work order has been placed, and unit will be repaired on 8/14/26. Maintain freezer in a sound working condition.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442AFood temperature

Official wording

Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the consumer advisory on the menu for the OD burger to not be complete. Provide the following statement on both the in house and online menus: *These items are served raw or undercooked or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Operator to make revisions to both menus.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1565CPests

Official wording

Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the presence of drain flies in the establishment. Facility has contacted their contracted pest control operator for more frequent servicing (once per week). Operator to continually monitor activity and increase servicing schedule if needed.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 13, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 16, 2026

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

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 MN certified food protection manager for facility. Provide a current state of MN CFPM. The below state website has information on how to become a state of MN CFPM. Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health Per operator, multiple staff are scheduled to take an upcoming CFPM class the first week of August. Upon completion of an approved class, applying for state certification and receiving the state of MN CFPM certificate, post certificate on site.

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 issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the following in need of a thorough cleaning: 1) Wall behind the dishwasher in the kitchen. 2) Quarry tile floor under the pop syrup rack in the basement. Clean referenced areas and maintain in a clean condition.

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 4626.0735ABEquipment 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 basement walk in freezer with a lot of ice buildup. Per operator a work order has been put in for repair of the freezer. Repair freezer to a normal functioning state.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

Inspector’s notes

Observed various unopen boxes of single service items in the basement dry storage room to be on the floor. Store items off the floor on approved shelving.

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 MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s notes

Observed #6 ramekins in use on site. Discussed the Minneapolis Packaging Ordinance with operator. Operator to replace existing items with items that are recyclable or compostable. An informational handout on acceptable products is being sent out with the inspection report.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442AFood temperature

Official wording

Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no consumer advisory on the menu for the OD burger. Per operator, a menu change recently happened. Provide the following statement on the menu: * These items are served raw or undercooked or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions . Operator to make revisions to onsite menus. Make sure to also place an asterisk next to the OD burger on the menu.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0415COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed pickling of onions taking place on site. A large container of pickled onions was observed in the lower-level walk in cooler that was dated 6/26. Per operator, onions are hot pickled and the shelf life is extended more than 7 days. Operator was told to immediately discontinue pickling of onions without an approved HACCP plan in place. Discussed requirements for the need of a HACCP plan for this specialized process. Operator discarded the container of pickled onions during the inspection.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1565CPests

Official wording

Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

Inspector’s notes

Observed drain flies in the main floor bar area. Facility has a contract with a pest control operator. Operator to contact pest control operator for an increase in onsite service.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 12, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

10 recorded violations

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 MN certified food protection manager for kitchen. Provide a current state of MN CFPM. The below state website has information on how to become a state of MN CFPM. Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept.of Health Once completed and upon receiving the state CFPM certificate, post certificate on site. .

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 issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the following areas in need of a thorough cleaning: 1) A few ceiling tiles in the kitchen were dusty. 2) Floor under cook line equipment was dirty. 3) Food spill on floor under shelving of quarry tile floor in basement walk in cooler. Clean and maintain referenced areas in a clean condition.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442BFood temperature

Official wording

The consumer advisory disclosure must include either: • A description of the food as raw or undercooked • An asterisk to a footnote describing the food as raw or undercooked

Inspector’s notes

Observed the menus to be missing the following consumer advisory disclosure statement on the menus as well as an asterisk next to the OD's burger. Add the following statement and asterisk to the in house and online menus: *These items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain), raw or undercooked ingredients. If needed, contact inspector with questions prior to reprint of menus.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1260Other

Official wording

Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the main floor bathrooms to be missing covered garbage cans. Provide and maintain covered garbage cans in the referenced bathrooms.

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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed various shelving to be badly corroded in the basement walk in cooler. The shelving is no longer in a smooth and easily cleanable state. Replace referenced shelving with new intact shelving.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0349FFood temperature

Official wording

Develop written procedures for the raw animal food noncontinuous cooking process and obtain prior approval from the regulatory authority before implementation.

Inspector’s notes

Observed through conversation with the person in charge that chicken wings are par cooked. Written procedures were not present at the time of the inspection. Applicable paperwork sent out with inspection report for operator to sign and return to health inspector for review and approval. Once finalized and approved, maintain paperwork on file.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Observed quaternary ammonium and chlorine test strips to be missing. Provide both test strips to monitor sanitizer concentrations. Operator ordered both test strips with supplier during inspection.

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 4626.0850Food temperature

Official wording

Clean food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment, including microwave ovens, at least every 24 hours.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the interior of the microwave with a lot of dried-up food debris. Clean daily. Operator cleaned the microwave during the inspection.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0845EContamination

Official wording

Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed the interior of the large ice machine in the back of the facility to have black biofilm buildup inside unit. Clean and maintain ice machine in a clean condition.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0710BFood temperature

Official wording

Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no irreversible temperature indicator strips to monitor utensil surface temperature in high temperature dishwasher. Provide and maintain applicable strips on site.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 24, 2024

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

10 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED VARIOUS CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN FLOOR KITCHEN TO BE DUSTY AND IN NEED OF A GOOD CLEANING. CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION.

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 4626.0033APermits, 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 ONLY SERVSAFE CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGERS FOR FACILITY. PER PERSON IN CHARGE, A FEW OF THE STAFF WILL BE TAKING A CFPM CLASS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. APPLICABLE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html UPON COMPLETION, APPLY FOR STATE OF MN CFPM CERTIFICATION AND POST STATE CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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 issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442BFood temperature

Official wording

The consumer advisory disclosure must include either: • A description of the food as raw or undercooked • An asterisk to a footnote describing the food as raw or undercooked

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE MENUS TO BE MISSING THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS AS WELL AS AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THE OD'S BURGER. ADD THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AND ASTERISK TO THE MENU: * THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN), RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1595Chemicals

Official wording

Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TWO CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES WITH CHEMICALS IN THEM TO NOT BE LABELED. LABEL SPRAY BOTTLES. OPERATOR LABELED BOTH SPRAY BOTTLES DURING THE INSPECTION.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1260Other

Official wording

Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COVERED GARBAGE CANS TO BE MISSING FROM THE MAIN FLOOR RESTROOMS. PROVIDE AS NEEDED.

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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED VARIOUS CORRODED SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE CORRODED SHELVING WITH NEW SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
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 HAND WASHING SIGNAGE TO NOT BE POSTED AT THE FRONT EMPLOYEE BAR HAND SINK. POST SIGNAGE.

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 4626.0955AContamination

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 TWO FROZEN ICE WANDS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. STORE ICE WANDS IN PLASTIC WRAP OR ON A CLEAN SHEET PAN. OPERATOR ADDRESSED ICE WANDS DURING INSPECTION.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0349FFood temperature

Official wording

Develop written procedures for the raw animal food noncontinuous cooking process and obtain prior approval from the regulatory authority before implementation.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THROUGH DISCUSSIONS WITH THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CHICKEN WINGS WERE BEING PAR COOKED. NO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED WRITTEN PROCEDURES WERE READILY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. AN EXAMPLE OF AN APPLICABLE FORM WAS LEFT ON SITE FOR THE PIC TO FILL OUT AND RETURN TO INSPECTOR FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. ONCE APPROVED, MAINTAIN A COPY OF THE APPROVED WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON FILE.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE CANOPENER PIERCING BLADE TO HAVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN CAN OPENER. OPERATOR CLEANED THE CAN OPENER WHILE ON STE.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 24, 2024 · Original Source

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