minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils
Official wording
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the front under counter small ice machine to not be working and out of order. Ensure all equipment is working properly. Operator has put in a service call for 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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
Observed one of the faucet fixtures to be leaking at the hallway closet mop sink. Maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair. Repair leaky mop sink faucet fixture.
In plain English
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.
minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the business license to not be posted. Post license.
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.
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no employee illness log available on site. Provide an employee illness log and maintain on file. An example of an employee illness log was sent out with the inspection report.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.
Inspector’s notes
Observed thru discussion with operator that time as a public health control is used for half and half and oat milk and products are discarded after a few hours after being removed from under mechanical refrigeration. No products were observed at the time of the inspection and no written procedures were readily available for review. Maintain written procedures delineating process on file. An example of a time as a public health control form 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 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed some of the ceiling tiles in the back prep room to have dust buildup. Clean and maintain ceiling tiles 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.