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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Otter's Saloon

617 Central Ave Ne

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine

Jul 14, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

2 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

The Sanyo refrigerator behind the bar and in the basement are for household use only and not approved. Provide approved equipment.

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 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 number #6 plastic cups and black plastic portion cups (ramekins) are not recyclable. Recyclable plastics in Minneapolis are numbers 1,2 & 5 and cannot be black. Provide approved plastics. Green to Go guidance linked below. Green To Go - City of Minneapolis

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, Jul 14, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 16, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0506AOther

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

The small Sanyo refrigerator behind the bar and in the basement are for household use only and not approved. Provide approved equipment. Guidance document provided with report.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding
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 plastic cups and black plastic portion cups (ramekin size). These are not recyclable. Provide recyclable plastic that is not black made with number 1,2 or 5 plastics. Guidance document provided with report.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source

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