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Parkway Pizza

4359 Minnehaha Ave

Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine

Sep 10, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1595Chemicals

Official wording

Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.

Inspector’s notes

Observed unlabeled spray bottles with sanitizer. Label spray bottles with the common name of the product.

In plain English

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0300ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor

Inspector’s notes

Observed thawing beef and containers with sausage on floor in walk-in cooler. Raise all food at least 6 inches above the floor.

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.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Missing test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Provide.

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 problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0845EContamination

Official wording

Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed buildup of mold on inner flap of ice machine. Clean the affected area and establish a routine cleaning schedule to prevent recurrence.

In plain English

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed moldy caulk behind handwashing sink and 3 comp sink. Clean or redo caulking.

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 problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 4, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275DWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Store food preparation or dispensing utensils in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS IN STANDING WATER. SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN RUNNING WATER OF SUFFICIENT VELOCITY TO FLUSH PARTICLES DOWN THE DRAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE MOVED UTENSILS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

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.

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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 CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK WITH SIGNIFICANT MOLD BUILDUP. REPLACE CAULK.

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.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1595Chemicals

Official wording

Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLES WITH SANITIZER. CLEARLY LABEL WORKING CONTAINERS OF TOXIC CHEMICALS WITH THE COMMON CHEMICAL NAME. PERSON IN CHARGE LABELED BOTTLES AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

In plain English

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 22, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0845EContamination

Official wording

Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MOLD BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

In plain English

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1500BContamination

Official wording

Locate employee lockers or other suitable facilities in areas so that food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PHONE ON PREP SURFACE. LOCATE AREA TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGING S SO THAT FOOD, EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. EMPLOYEE MOVED PHONE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

In plain English

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1440Handwashing

Official wording

Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.

Inspector’s notes

SOAP WAS MISSING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS AWARE OF ISSUE AS SOAP DISPENSER HAD RECENTLY BROKEN. ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS HAVE HAND SOAP.

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 problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AT 0 PPM IN DISPENSER. PERSON IN CHARGE CALLED FOR REPAIR OF QUAT DISPENSER.

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 problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 22, 2024 · Original Source

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