minorCode MN Rule 4626.1335ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed walls around mop sink not smooth and easily cleanable. Install FRP. FRP is being installed within the next month. 2. Observed cement floor in mop sink room. Install quarry tile at least 3 feet out.
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.
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040APermits, training, and postings
Official wording
The licensee must train employees to report when they have any of the following: • Symptoms of an illness that can be transmitted through food • Infectious diseases that can be transmitted through food, as diagnosed by a health practitioner • Exposure to a suspected or confirmed disease outbreak
Inspector’s notes
No employee illness policy in place. Provided sample policy.
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.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
Measured milk gallons above 41 degrees inside 2 door refrigerator. Gallons of milk are brought to daycare rooms for lunch service of about 1 hour. Discontinue this practice unless Time as a Public Health Control is used. If TPHC is used, any leftover milk taken to classrooms needs to be used or discarded.
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.
Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.
Inspector’s notes
Complete Time as a Public Health Control form. When TPHC is used, any leftover milk taken to classrooms needs to be used or discarded. Form sent with report.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1335ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed walls around mop sink not smooth and easily cleanable. Install FRP. 2. Observed cement floor in mop sink room. Install quarry tile at least 3 feet out.
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.