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 brown and white coffee cup lids. Both products are not compliant with the Minneapolis Green to Go packaging ordinance. Replace items with recyclable or compostable products.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Maintain the food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the popcorn kettle inside the popcorn machine in need of a thorough cleaning. Clean and maintain popcorn kettle clean.
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.
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, #6 brown and white coffee cup lids. All items are not compliant with the Minneapolis packaging ordinance. Operator to remove existing items from premises. An informational handout on acceptable products as well as an approved supplier list is being sent out with the inspection report.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE POPCORN KETTLE IN NEED OF A GOOD CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION.
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.
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 WHITE AND BROWN COFFEE CUP LIDS AND RAMEKINS. REPLACE WITH PRODUCTS THAT ARE COMPLIANT WITH THE MINNEAPOLIS GREEN TO GO ORDINANCE. AN INFORMATIONAL SHEET ON THE ORDINANCE IS BEING SENT OUT WITH THE INSPECTION REPORT.
In plain English
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
OBSERVED THROUGH DISCUSSION WITH PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES USE THE PUBLIC BATHROOMS. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE WAS NOT POSTED IN THE BATHROOMS REMINDING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK. 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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS OPENED AND UNOPENED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE OVERFLOW DRY STORAGE ROOM. RELOCATE ALL BOXES ON THE FLOOR TO BE STORED ON APPROVED SHELVING.
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.