minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435AFood source and labeling
Official wording
Label all food packages as required by the law.
Inspector’s notes
HORCHATA AND JAMAICA JUICE WERE MISSING THE PACKAGE LABEL. PLACE A LEGIBLE LABEL TO ALL “SELF-SERVICE” PACKAGED PRODUCTS TO INCLUDE AT MINIMUM: EACH CONTAINER / PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY LABELED WITH THE FOLLOWING: 1) COMPLETE NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKER, SUPPLIER, 2) COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT, 3) LIST OF INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER (WITH ALLERGENS CLEARLY NOTED – EXAMPLE: NOT JUST “FLOUR” – MUST BE “WHEAT FLOUR”), 4) NET WEIGHT, 5) DATE MARKED IF TCS FOODS, 6) MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS, ETC. DATE MAKING IF TCS FOOD. SEE DOCUMENT ATTACHED FOR MORE INFORMATION. (AS AN ALTERNATIVE, YOU CAN KEEP ALL THESE PRODUCTS BEHIND THE COUNTER AND HELP CUSTOMER WITH SALES)
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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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ORIGINAL GREY PLASTIC LINING ON NEW EQUIPMENT SUCH AS ICE MACHINE. REMOVE MANUFACTURER PLASTIC WRAP ON NEW EQUIPMENT.
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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.
Provide sufficient mechanical tempered make-up air and exhaust ventilation to keep rooms free of grease, excessive heat, steam condensation, vapors, obnoxious or disagreeable odors, smoke, and fumes according to State Building and Mechanical codes.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DOMESTIC FRYER WITHOUT PROPER HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEM. ALL COOKING MUST BE DONE UNDER A KITCHEN HOOD. DISCONTINUE USE OF FRYER UNTIL YOU HAVE PROPER KITCHEN HOOD. NOTE: COMPLETE FLOOD PLANS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE INSTALLATION OF ANY HOOD.
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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.
Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MACHINE. SUBMIT FOOD PLANS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE NEW ICE MACHINE. SEE APPLICATION ATTACHED. HTTP://WWW.MINNEAPOLISMN.GOV/HEALTH/INSPECTIONS/PLAN-REVIEW NOTE: IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON MAKING MORE CHANGES TO THE RESTAURANT (E.G: HOOD, DISHWASHER, ETC.) SUBMIT ALL CHANGES IN ONE FOOD PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION.
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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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.435B (1-4,6-7)Food source and labeling
Official wording
Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED “SELF-SERVICE” PACKAGED FOOD MISSING A COMPLETE LABEL. FOR EXAMPLE: CHOCO FLAN, HORCHATA JUICE AND FLAN. EACH CONTAINER / PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY LABELED WITH THE FOLLOWING: 1) COMPLETE NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKER, SUPPLIER, 2) COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT, 3) LIST OF INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER (WITH ALLERGENS CLEARLY NOTED – EXAMPLE: NOT JUST “FLOUR” – MUST BE “WHEAT FLOUR”), 4) NET WEIGHT, 5) DATE MARKED IF TCS FOODS, 6) MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS, ETC. DATE MAKING IF TCS FOOD. SEE DOCUMENT ATTACHED FOR MORE INFORMATION. (AS AN ALTERNATIVE, YOU CAN KEEP ALL THESE PRODUCTS BEHIND THE COUNTER AND HELP CUSTOMER WITH SALES)
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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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435AFood source and labeling
Official wording
Label all food packages as required by the law.
Inspector’s notes
HORCHATA AND JAMAICA JUICE WERE MISSING THE PACKAGE LABEL. PLACE A LEGIBLE LABEL TO ALL “SELF-SERVICE” PACKAGED PRODUCTS TO INCLUDE AT MINIMUM: EACH CONTAINER / PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY LABELED WITH THE FOLLOWING: 1) COMPLETE NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKER, SUPPLIER, 2) COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT, 3) LIST OF INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER (WITH ALLERGENS CLEARLY NOTED – EXAMPLE: NOT JUST “FLOUR” – MUST BE “WHEAT FLOUR”), 4) NET WEIGHT, 5) DATE MARKED IF TCS FOODS, 6) MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS, ETC. DATE MAKING IF TCS FOOD. SEE DOCUMENT ATTACHED FOR MORE INFORMATION. (AS AN ALTERNATIVE, YOU CAN KEEP ALL THESE PRODUCTS BEHIND THE COUNTER AND HELP CUSTOMER WITH SALES)
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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.
Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HORCHATA JUICE MISSING THE DATE OF PREPARATION. DATE MARK THIS PRODUCT AND MAKE SURE IS SOLD OR DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS. NOTE: JUICE WAS MADE YESTERDAY.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
HAND WASHING SIGN WAS MISSING AT HAND SINKS LOCATED INSIDE RESTROOM. PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH SINK USED BY FOOD WORKERS.
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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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ORIGINAL GREY PLASTIC LINING ON NEW EQUIPMENT SUCH AS TABLE, ICE MACHINE AND PROOFER. REMOVE MANUFACTURER PLASTIC WRAP ON NEW EQUIPMENT.
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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.
Use only chemical sanitizers on food-contact surfaces that meet Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations requirements: • Part 180, section 180.940 • Part 180, subpart E, section 180.2020
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED REGULAR HOUSEHOLD BLEACH IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS PRODUCT IS BEING USED FOR SANITIZING. OBTAIN CHLORINE SOLUTION (BLEACH) OR OTHER SANITIZER THAT IS SPECIFIC FOR SANITIZING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. IT WILL STATE ON THE LABEL SOMETHING LIKE “FOR SANITIZING GLASSES, DISHES, UTENSILS, ETC”. THESE PRODUCTS HAVE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE AND DILUTE IT. ALWAYS CHECK WITH APPROPRIATE TEST STRIP THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER. AN EXAMPLE OF THE LABEL REQUIREMENTS WAS SEND VIA TEXT.
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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.
Provide sufficient mechanical tempered make-up air and exhaust ventilation to keep rooms free of grease, excessive heat, steam condensation, vapors, obnoxious or disagreeable odors, smoke, and fumes according to State Building and Mechanical codes.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DOMESTIC FRYER WITHOUT PROPER HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEM. ALL COOKING MUST BE DONE UNDER A KITCHEN HOOD. DISCONTINUE USE OF FRYER UNTIL YOU HAVE PROPER KITCHEN HOOD. NOTE: COMPLETE FLOOD PLANS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE INSTALLATION OF ANY HOOD.
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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.
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 SANITIZER BUCKET REGISTERING 0PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER. RANGE FOR CHLORINE IS 50-200PPM. PIC MADE NEW SOLUTION TO READ 100PPM.
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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.
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
PAPER TOWELS WERE MISSING AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED INSIDE THE RESTROOM. KEEP ALL HAND SINKS FULLY STOCKED AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.
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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.
Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MACHINE. SUBMIT FOOD PLANS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE NEW ICE MACHINE. SEE APPLICATION ATTACHED. HTTP://WWW.MINNEAPOLISMN.GOV/HEALTH/INSPECTIONS/PLAN-REVIEW NOTE: IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON MAKING MORE CHANGES TO THE RESTAURANT (E.G: HOOD, DISHWASHER, ETC.) SUBMIT ALL CHANGES IN ONE FOOD PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION.
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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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.435B (1-4,6-7)Food source and labeling
Official wording
Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED “SELF-SERVICE” PACKAGED FOOD MISSING A COMPLETE LABEL. FOR EXAMPLE: CHOCO FLAN, HORCHATA JUICE AND FLAN. EACH CONTAINER / PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY LABELED WITH THE FOLLOWING: 1) COMPLETE NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKER, SUPPLIER, 2) COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT, 3) LIST OF INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER (WITH ALLERGENS CLEARLY NOTED – EXAMPLE: NOT JUST “FLOUR” – MUST BE “WHEAT FLOUR”), 4) NET WEIGHT, 5) DATE MARKED IF TCS FOODS, 6) MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS, ETC. DATE MAKING IF TCS FOOD. SEE DOCUMENT ATTACHED FOR MORE INFORMATION. (AS AN ALTERNATIVE, YOU CAN KEEP ALL THESE PRODUCTS BEHIND THE COUNTER AND HELP CUSTOMER WITH SALES)
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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.
Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
Inspector’s notes
PROVIDE AND USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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
NO STATE REGISTERED CFPM CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. THE ONE AVAILABLE EXPIRED ON 11/03/2024. GO TO AN APPROVED SERVSAFE CLASS AND THEN SUBMIT YOUR CLASS CERTIFICATE TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (ONLINE). ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR STATE CERTIFICATION DOCUMENT, PLEASE POST IT ON A VISIBLE PLACE. HTTPS://WWW.HEALTH.STATE.MN.US/COMMUNITIES/ENVIRONMENT/FOOD/CFPM/INDEX.HTML
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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.
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 FOOD WORKER WASHING HANDS AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED PIC TO TRAIN FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND SINK. FOOD WORKER WASHED HANDS AGAIN AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK.
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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.
Make sure light fixtures have light shields or shatter-resistant light bulbs in areas with: • Exposed food • Clean equipment and utensils • Clean linens • Unwrapped single-service items
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNPROTECTED FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD (S) OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULB (S) FOR THIS ROOM.
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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.
Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS (RTE) INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ALWAYS STORE RAW PROTEINS ON BOTTOM SHELF BELOW RTE FOODS. EGGS WERE MOVED TO BOTTOM SHELF.
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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.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. FOR EXAMPLE: BEANS AT 47F AND GREEN SAUCE AT 47F. SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE (
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.
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 SANI BUCKET REGISTERING 0PPM OF QUAT SANITIZER. RANGE FOR THIS SANITIZER IS 150-400 PER MANUFACTURER’S DIRECTIONS. PIC MADE NEW SOLUTION TO READ 400PPM.
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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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
FOOD PREPARATION SINK IS LEAKING WATER. ALSO, ONE WATER CONNECTION WAS MISSING, LEAVING THE SINK WITH “FIXED” WATER TEMPERATURE. REPAIR WATER LEAK. RE-CONNECT PIPE SO YOU CAN HAVE COLD AND WARM WATER. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PLUG AT THE 3RD BASIN OF THE 3-COMP SINK WAS MISSING. REPLACE RUBBER PLUG.
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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.
Provide sufficient mechanical tempered make-up air and exhaust ventilation to keep rooms free of grease, excessive heat, steam condensation, vapors, obnoxious or disagreeable odors, smoke, and fumes according to State Building and Mechanical codes.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FRYER AND INDUCTION PLATE WITHOUT PROPER HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEM. ALL COOKING MUST BE DONE UNDER A KITCHEN HOOD. DISCONTINUE USE OF FRYER AND INDUCTION PLATE UNTIL YOU HAVE PROPER KITCHEN HOOD. NOTE: COMPLETE FLOOD PLAN APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE INSTALLATION OF ANY HOOD.
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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.
Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
Inspector’s notes
MOP WAS STORED UPSIDE DOWN AT THE MOP SINK. PROVIDE AND USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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
PAPER TOWELS WERE MISSING AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED AT THE WAREWASHING ROOM AND RESTROOM. KEEP ALL HAND SINKS FULLY STOCKED AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.
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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.
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040DPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
The person in charge must notify the regulatory authority of any complaint from a consumer having or suspected of having diarrhea or vomiting, norovirus, hepatitis A virus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or other enteric bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens.
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW HOW TO HANDLE CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINTS RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES (STARBUCKS LOCATION). YOU MUST REPORT TO MDH AT 1-877-FOOD-ILL ANY CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINT RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES (E.G: VOMITING, DIARRHEA, ETC). ALSO SHARE THIS PHONE NUMBER WITH AFFECTED CUSTOMER.
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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 a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
Inspector’s notes
NO EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MAINTAIN IN THE FACILITY A LOG TO BE ABLE TO RECORD REQUIRED ILLNESSES / SYMPTOMS, EXCLUSION DATES, ETC. BE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE CAN LOCATE THE LOG UPON REQUEST BY HEALTH INSPECTORS. A SAMPLE IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT. ONE PROVIDED WITH WELCOME PACKET.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE 24 HOURS / SYMPTOM FREE EXCLUSION REQUIREMENT TO RETURN TO WORK FOR EMPLOYEES HAVING BEEN EXCLUDED WITH SYMPTOMS SUCH AS VOMITING AND / OR DIARRHEA, ETC. MAKE SURE EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING TAKE PLACE TO INSTRUCT FOOD WORKERS TO STAY HOME FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS “SYMPTOM FREE” BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK.
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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.
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0900Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.
Inspector’s notes
OPERATOR WAS WASHING AND RINSING WITH NO SANITIZING STEP LARGE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS LARGE MIXER. THIS WAS ASSESSED DURING QUESTIONING KITCHEN PERSONNEL. YOU MUST WASH (WATER + DISH DETERGENT), THEN RINSE WITH CLEAN WATER AND FINALLY SANITIZE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT / UTENSILS WITH AN APPROVED SANITIZER. THIS WAS REVIEWED 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.
Have a thin-tipped food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of thin pieces of food.
Inspector’s notes
NO FOOD THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. PROVIDE A “THIN PROBE” THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO ASSESS INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
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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.
The person in charge must make sure employees follow proper food safety procedures, including: • Proper handwashing • Preventing cross-contamination from bare hands • Proper cooking of TCS foods • Proper cooling of TCS foods • Proper hot and cold temperatures of TCS foods • Preventing plumbing cross connections • Properly sanitizing equipment and utensils
Inspector’s notes
ESTABLISHMENT WAS NOT ADEQUATELY EXECUTING ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL (AMC) WITH MULTIPLE HIGH PRIORITY (IMPORTANT) VIOLATIONS. MAKE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) IS EXECUTING ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL. SEE MANAGER CHECK LIST HANDOUT ATTACHED TO REPORT. REPEAT VIOLATIONS MAY GENERATE CITATIONS. CITATIONS START AT $200. ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS HAVE AN ASSOCIATED FEE OF $100.
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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.
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
NO STATE REGISTERED CFPM CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. The one available expired on 11/03/2024. GO TO AN APPROVED SERVSAFE CLASS AND THEN SUBMIT YOUR CLASS CERTIFICATE TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (ONLINE). ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR STATE CERTIFICATION DOCUMENT, PLEASE POST IT ON A VISIBLE PLACE. HTTPS://WWW.HEALTH.STATE.MN.US/COMMUNITIES/ENVIRONMENT/FOOD/CFPM/INDEX.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.