Routine
Mar 21, 2025
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
Observed missing ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. Observed the wall by the dish area handwashing sink to be damaged. Repair areas and keep physical facilities in good repair.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial wording
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
Observed there to be torn gaskets at the walk-in cooler and lowboy cooler. Observed the chest freezer to be damaged. Repair/replace equipment and keep all equipment in good repair.
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 issuesOfficial wording
Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the racking in the walk-in cooler to be soiled. Observed the cooler gaskets to be soiled. Clean and keep all equipment clean .
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 problemsOfficial 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 there to be no State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate at the restaurant. Make sure that an employee gets and maintains a CFPM certificate.
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 issuesOfficial wording
Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.
Inspector’s notes
Observed there to be no hand soap at the handwashing sink by the dish area. Provide hand soap at all handwashing sinks.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Employees must wash their hands in a handwashing sink. Discontinue using the following sinks for handwashing: sinks used for food preparation or warewashing or a service sink or a curbed cleaning basin used for the disposal of mop water.
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee to wash their hands at the 3-compartment sink. Employee was instructed to wash their hands at a handwashing sink. Make sure that employees only wash their hands at designated handwashing sinks.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the handwashing sink along the prep line to be broken and not working. Repair handwashing sink and make sure that it is available for use.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Keep all outdoor trash, recycling, and organics containers closed.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the lids of the outside dumpsters to be open. Keep the lids of the outside dumpsters closed.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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