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Off The Rails Public House

620 4th St S

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

9 inspections

Follow-Up

Dec 17, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

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

Breakfast Menu: Observed consumer advisory warning missing for breakfast menu items that provide the option for consumers to order undercooked eggs, missing altogether. Missing for the Classic Benedict, Birria Benedict, PB&J Burger, Bacon, Egg & Avocado and Sunrise Burger. Provide a consumer advisory warning and an asterisk directing the consumer to the footnotes. Game Day Menu: The Beef Sliders, Black and Blue Burger, and Drunken Slaw were missing an asterisk directing the consumer to the footnotes as well as the Menu saying "This item is served raw or undercooked." Main Menu: The steak items and burgers were missing an asterisk directing the consumer to the footnotes, as well as the menu saying, "This item is served raw or undercooked." More information has been provided with the report.

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 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

The bar hand sink and the kitchen hand sinks were missing handwashing signage. 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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

The hand sink near the 3-comp sink was blocked by dishes at the time of the inspection. Keep sink accessible at all times.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

The facility was beer battering raw chicken and kept the batter at room temperature. (70 F). The facility must sift breading and replace the beer mixture at least every 4 hours or keep under refrigeration.

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 4626.0275CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Knives were stored blade down between the cooler and prep table. Discontinue.

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 4626.0565Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Prevent grease or condensation from exhaust ventilation hood systems from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles.

Inspector’s notes

The hood was dripping. The facility indicated that the hood system was just cleaned. Stop the hood from dripping grease.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 25, 2025

Complete

Official score: 86 · Understand this area’s scale

11 recorded violations

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

Breakfast Menu: Observed consumer advisory warning missing for breakfast menu items that provide the option for consumers to order undercooked eggs, missing altogether. Missing for the Classic Benedict, Birria Benedict, PB&J Burger, Bacon, Egg & Avocado and Sunrise Burger. Provide a consumer advisory warning and an asterisk directing the consumer to the footnotes. Game Day Menu: The Beef Sliders, Black and Blue Burger, and Drunken Slaw were missing an asterisk directing the consumer to the footnotes as well as the Menu saying "This item is served raw or undercooked." Main Menu: The steak items and burgers were missing an asterisk directing the consumer to the footnotes, as well as the menu saying, "This item is served raw or undercooked." More information has been provided with the report.

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 4626.1445Handwashing

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

The bar hand sink and the kitchen hand sink near the 3-compartment sink was missing paper toweling. Stock at all times.

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 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

The bar hand sink and the kitchen hand sinks were missing handwashing signage. 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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

The bar area had two sinks that were being used as hand sinks. One of the sinks was completely blocked (items moved), and the other one had a dump basket in it (Remove). Have hand sinks accessible at all times and only used for hand washing.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1040AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Provide a plumbing system that is designed, constructed, installed, and repaired with approved materials, equipment, and devices complying with chapter 4714 and Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.43 to 326B.49.

Inspector’s notes

The soda gun holder closest to the front door was missing the drain tube. Reattached and ensure it is going to a floor drain.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0380ABCFood temperature

Official wording

Thaw TCS food by one of the following methods: • Inside a refrigerator • Kept completely under running water of 70 degrees F or less. The food must remain at 41 degrees F or less. • In a microwave oven • As part of the cooking process

Inspector’s notes

The facility was steaks at room temperature. Use one of the above methods to thaw. The facility started thawing the steaks under running water.

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 4626.0240Food source and labeling

Official wording

Label all containers of food and food ingredients with their common name.

Inspector’s notes

Bulk dry ingredient containers were not labeled with the common name. The containers were labeled while the inspector was on-site.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0300ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor

Inspector’s notes

A dry ingredient container was stored directly under/ in front of the hand sink near the 3-comp sink. Move so when washing hands that water does not drip of the dry ingredient containers.

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 4626.0845EContamination

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

The interior of the ice machine in the kitchen had a large amount of mold build up throughout the machine. The ice is to be dumped and a deep clean and sanitizing of the ice machine must occur. The facility should develop a deep cleaning schedule for the ice machine.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily

Inspector’s notes

The quat bucket was measured at 100 ppm. The facility refreshed the quat bucket. New quat bucket measured at 400 ppm.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

The following items were measured above 41 F in the main prep colding unit: -Cheese 44 F. -Ham 48 F. Discarded. -Turkey 44 F. The unit was lowered. Monitor that the cooler is maintaining food at 41 F or below.

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, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Apr 10, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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 consumer advisory warning missing for breakfast menu items that provide the option for consumers to order undercooked eggs. Provide consumer advisory warning and asterisk directing the consumer to the footnotes. More information has been provided with the report.

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, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Mar 5, 2025

Complete

Official score: 86 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

The facility could not locate their employee illness log. Have a log on-site and use.

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 4626.0442AFood 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 consumer advisory warning missing for breakfast menu items that provide the option for consumers to order undercooked eggs. Provide consumer advisory warning and asterisk directing the consumer to the footnotes. More information has been provided with the report.

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 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

Observed handwashing signage missing from handwashing station in the bar area. Provide handwashing signage. The poster shall be clearly visible to all 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 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

The large clamshell to go containers were a number 6 plastic. Replace with a 1,2 or 5 plastic container.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0225AHandwashing

Official wording

Make sure all ready-to-eat foods and garnishes are not touched with bare hands.

Inspector’s notes

Employee observed using bare hand contact with ready to each chips when plating food. Discontinue. Use gloves or other effective means.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0075B-JHandwashing

Official wording

Food employees must wash their hands after: using the toilet; coughing or sneezing; using a handkerchief or disposable tissue; using tobacco; eating or drinking; handling soiled equipment or utensils; caring for or handling service animals or fish in an aquarium, molluscan shellfish or crustacea in a display tank; as frequently as necessary during food preparation to remove soil, contamination, and to prevent cross-contamination when changing food preparation tasks; when switching between working with raw food and working with RTE food; before donning gloves for working with food; and touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean exposed portions of arms.

Inspector’s notes

The kitchen staff observed not washing hands before putting on gloves. Wash hands before putting on gloves.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Feb 12, 2025

Complete

Official score: 88 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

The facility could not locate their employee illness log. Have a log on-site and use.

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 4626.0442AFood 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 consumer advisory warning missing for breakfast menu items that provide the option for consumers to order undercooked eggs. Provide consumer advisory warning and asterisk directing the consumer to the footnotes. More information has been provided with the report.

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

The facility could not located their chlorine test strips for their dish machine. Provide.

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 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

Observed handwashing signage missing from handwashing station in the bar area. Provide handwashing signage. The poster shall be clearly visible to all 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 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

The large clamshell to go containers were a number 6 plastic. Replace with a 1,2 or 5 plastic container.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0225AHandwashing

Official wording

Make sure all ready-to-eat foods and garnishes are not touched with bare hands.

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee using bare hand contact when plating food. Discontinue and use gloves or other effective means.

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

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

Follow-Up

Jan 6, 2025

Complete

Official score: 84 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

The facility could not locate their employee illness log. Have a log on-site and use.

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 4626.0442AFood 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 consumer advisory warning missing for breakfast menu items that provide the option for consumers to order undercooked eggs. Provide consumer advisory warning and asterisk directing the consumer to the footnotes. More information has been provided with the report.

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

The facility could not located their chlorine test strips for their dish machine. Provide.

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 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

Utensils were stored directly in the hand sink near the 3-compartment sink. Items were removed. Keep hand sink clear and accessible at all times.

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 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

Observed handwashing signage missing from handwashing station in the bar area. Provide handwashing signage. The poster shall be clearly visible to all 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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0030BCQPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

The person in charge must be able to explain: • Their responsibility for preventing the spread of foodborne illness by a food worker • The symptoms associated with a foodborne illness • How food workers must report illness symptoms and diseases • When a food worker must be excluded from work or restricted from working with food • When a food worker can return to work

Inspector’s notes

When food workers call in sick, food workers are not asked about their symptoms and there is no recording of employee illnesses by PIC. A discussion was had with staff regarding the importance of recognizing the symptoms associated with foodborne diseases and the need for a food employee health 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Observed sauces in overfilled bottles in the prep unit resulting in temperatures above 41 F. Caesar dressing measured at 47 F and ranch measured at 48 F. Portion of sauce bottles were over the prep cooler's cold airflow. PIC was asked to reduce the amount of sauce in each bottle and keep extra sauce in undercounter or walk-in cooler.

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 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

The large clamshell to go containers were a number 6 plastic. Replace with a 1,2 or 5 plastic container.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 27, 2024

Complete

Official score: 82 · Understand this area’s scale

12 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no employee illness log on-site. An employee illness log has been provided with the report.

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 4626.0442AFood 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 consumer advisory warning missing for breakfast menu items that provide the option for consumers to order undercooked eggs. Provide consumer advisory warning and asterisk directing the consumer to the footnotes. More information has been provided with the report.

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

1. Observed mold buildup inside of ice machine. 2. Observed gun nozzles holders in bar area dirty with mold. Clean and maintain clean.

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 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no sanitizer test strips for the use of chlorine in dish machines. Obtain and utilize test kit as indicated.

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 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

Observed an empty sanitizer bucket sitting in the handwashing sink near cookline. The sanitizer bucket was removed. Handwashing stations shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

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 4626.0349FFood 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 par-cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler. Per conversation with PIC, the chicken wings are being par-cooked, cooled, and fully cooked for immediate service. No written procedures for non-continuous cooking were provided. Written procedures are required for par-cooking. Your health inspector must approve these procedures before using the method. Discontinue practice until approved. More information has been provided with the report.

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 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

Observed handwashing signage missing from handwashing station in the bar area. Provide handwashing signage. The poster shall be clearly visible to all 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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0030BCQPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

The person in charge must be able to explain: • Their responsibility for preventing the spread of foodborne illness by a food worker • The symptoms associated with a foodborne illness • How food workers must report illness symptoms and diseases • When a food worker must be excluded from work or restricted from working with food • When a food worker can return to work

Inspector’s notes

Per conversation with PIC, when food workers call in sick, food workers are not asked about their symptoms and there is no recording of employee illnesses by PIC. A discussion was had with PIC regarding the importance of recognizing the symptoms associated with foodborne diseases and the need for a food employee health 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Observed sauces in overfilled bottles such as Caesar and chipotle sauce holding between 43 -48F. Portion of sauce bottles were over the prep cooler's cold airflow. PIC was asked to reduce the amount of sauce in each bottle and keep extra sauce in undercounter or walk-in cooler.

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 open waste baskets in restrooms. Provide cover trash cans.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0725ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.

Inspector’s notes

Observed handwashing sink and 3-comp sink pulling away from the wall. Reseal.

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 black plastic to go-containers being used on-site. Black plastic is not allowed per the Green To Go Ordinance. Discontinue the use of black plastic and provide to-go containers that are either reusable, recyclable, or compostable.

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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, Nov 27, 2024 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Dec 14, 2023

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

There was no employee illness log or record to track and manage employee illness. Discussed with Person In Charge that the manager has it but it could not be located at the time of inspection. Discussed with Person In Charge that a means of logging employee illness must be available for inspector to verify tracking. Keep employee illness log on site and available to complete with each employee illness occurrence.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 14, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 30, 2023

Complete

Official score: 86 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

There was no employee illness log or record to track employee illness. Provided MDH employee illness log with emailed report. Keep employee illness log on site and complete with each employee illness occurrence.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C1Chemicals

Official wording

Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule.

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine dish machine in the kitchen area measured 0 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection. Discussed servicing machine to restore it to 50 ppm per data plate requirements. Until dish machine is serviced, 3 basin sink is to be used as primary method of warewashing. Repair machine so that it dispenses 50 ppm chlorine and maintain per data plate requirements. Use chlorine test kit to monitor chlorine concentrations and service when required.

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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.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A1Food temperature

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Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)

Inspector’s notes

Cooked chicken and melted butter were observed hot holding on the grill top at 108F and 98F respectively. Discussed with chef that these items are TCS foods that need to be hot held at 135F or above at all times to prevent growing bacteria that can make people sick. Reviewed fully cooking chicken to 165F before placing into hot holding. Any remaining chicken or butter was to be discarded 4 hours after initial heat to correct violation. Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135F or above at all times.

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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0755Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Operate and maintain the warewashing machine and its auxiliary components, including the conveyor speed and automatic cycle times, in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

Low temperature dish machine with data plate specifying chlorine concentration of 50ppm was observed being used with a quat sanitizer. Discussed with owner that dish machine is to be used with chlorine sanitizer per manufacturer data plate and that the machine should be discontinued using and serviced to be restored to chlorine sanitizer use as machine is intended. Strongly recommended service of the machine by professional company as switching the machine from quat to chlorine could mix the two substances and cause gas reaction. Dish machine was ordered to not be used and the 3 basin sink will be used until the machine can be serviced. Once machine has been serviced, ensure that it is operating according to data plate and maintain per manufacturer's instructions.

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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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Quat sanitizer test kit could not be located at the time of inspection. Provide and use to monitor sanitizer buckets and dispenser, maintain on site at all times.

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 4626.0275CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Tongs that were in-use and/or ready for use were observed stored on oven handles. Discussed with chef that this is not a place that they should be stored as they can be contaminated at this level. Store tongs on surfaces that are cleaned every 4 hours such as counter tops or by the grill top. Chef removed all tongs from oven handles and placed them in the dish area to be washed. Discontinue storing tongs on oven handles where they can be contaminated.

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, Nov 30, 2023 · Original Source

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