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Olivera's Authentic Mexican Food LLC

610 54th St W

Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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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

3 inspections

Routine

Jun 16, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0506AEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Food service equipment must be certified for sanitation. The certification must be by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program.

Inspector’s notes

Observed prepared salsa inside 1 door glass refrigerator. The refrigerator is labeled for "packaged or bottled food". Cooler is not designed to store unpackaged food. Replace refrigerator with NSF approved equipment made to store potentially hazardous foods.

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 MCO 188.580Pests

Official wording

(a) Summary closure conditions. The manager of environmental health may summarily close any licensed food establishment for the following reasons: (1) Any one of the following conditions exist on, or result from, the operation of the licensed premises: a. Evidence of a sewage backup in a food establishment to such an extent that the floor in food preparation, storage or warewashing areas has been flooded. b. No potable hot or cold water under pressure to a food establishment to such an extent that handwashing, warewashing, food preparation, or toilet facilities are not operational. c. A lack of electricity or gas service to a food establishment to such an extent that handwashing, warewashing, food preparation, or toilet facilities are not operational. d. Evidence of an ongoing food-borne illness caused by the operation of the establishment. e. More than one violation within thirty (30) days of holding potentially hazardous foods between fifty (50) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred thirty (130) degrees Fahrenheit. f. Lack of an accessible, previously approved handwashing facility in the food preparation area, or three (3) violations within thirty (30) days for improper maintenance of approved handwashing facilities, such as lack of soap or single-service hand towels. g. Lack of an approved and presently operable dishwashing system on-premises, where food preparation utensils and/or reusable eating utensils are used as part of the business. h. The presence of gnawed or rodent contaminated (urine stained) food product. i. An infestation of rodents to such an extent that one (1) live mouse or rat is observed within the premises of the food establishment or there is the accumulation of fresh mouse droppings in more than one (1) location in either the food preparation or storage areas, or the presence of fresh rat droppings in one (1) location in the food storage or preparation areas. j. An infestation of cockroaches in the premises to such an extent that six (6) or more

Inspector’s notes

Observed food truck operating without any water in reservoir. Unable to wash hands. Establishment temporarily closed and went to fill water. Came back to verify, corrected on site. Never operator unless the tank is filled so hands can be properly washed.

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.

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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

Measured salsa above 41 degrees inside 1 door glass cooler. Instructed to relocate to working cooler as the 1 door glass cooler is designed for only bottled or packaged items.

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 4626.0033APermits, 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

CFPM expired. A fulltime employee must pass a food safety class. After passing the class, register with the state: Send CFPM application, a copy of exam certificate and $35 fee to state. See website for more information or contact: 651-201-4500 https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html

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

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

Follow-Up

Jun 12, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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

Measured food above 41 degrees inside both refrigerators. Items were removed from commissary 1 hour ago. Use all food or discard by 4:30 PM. Food must not be kept inside unit longer than 6 hours until repaired. Refrigerator needs to be at or below 41 degrees before placing food inside unit. If generator is the issue, that needs to be handled.

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 4626.0506AEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Food service equipment must be certified for sanitation. The certification must be by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program.

Inspector’s notes

Observed 1 door glass refrigerator that is labeled for "packaged or bottled food" per label inside. It is not designed for cooling or storing cooked food. Replace refrigerator with NSF approved equipment made to store potentially hazardous food.

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

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

Routine

May 29, 2025

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

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

Measured food above 41 degrees inside both refrigerators on truck: 1. 1 door glass refrigerator (see temps above). Fan was not spinning. We reset the breaker, and it started spinning again. Rice and beans were made 2 hours and 30 minutes ago and are in cooling mode. Instructed to use up by 4:00 pm. Instructed to move all food to 1 door lowboy. This 1 door glass refrigerator is made for cold holding packaged and bottled food/beverage per label inside. It is not designed for cooling food or storing homemade food. 2. 1 door lowboy refrigerator (see temps below). Monitor temperatures to ensure food is held at or below 41 degrees. Per management, refrigerators are stocked daily after generator is turned on. May have been stocked too early, before refrigerators can cool to 41 degrees or less. Generator needs to be turned on right away and prior to storing food inside refrigerators. Ensure temperature is at or below 41 degrees before stocking with food.

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 4626.0390BFood temperature

Official wording

While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.

Inspector’s notes

Observed rice and beans cooling with lid on. Instructed to remove lid and move to the other refrigerator. Instructed to remove lids. Corrected 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
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

Observed wet wiping cloth stored on counter. Instructed to place inside sanitizer bucket. Corrected on site.

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 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

No hand sink reminder sign at hand sink. Provided sticker. Corrected on site.

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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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

No illness log on site. Provided log and explained use. Corrected on site.

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 4626.0506AEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Food service equipment must be certified for sanitation. The certification must be by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program.

Inspector’s notes

Observed 1 door glass refrigerator that is labeled for "packaged or bottled food" per label inside. It is not designed for cooling food or storing homemade food. Replace refrigerator with NSF approved equipment made to store potentially hazardous food.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 29, 2025 · Original Source

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