Routine
May 13, 2025
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
11 recorded violations
Official wording
Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition
Inspector’s notes
Observed cheese stored inside nonfood grade Sterilite containers. Discontinue this practice. Instructed to relocate to food grade container. Operator relocated to food grade container. Corrected 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.
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Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
Inspector’s notes
Observed the following: 1. Packaged ice cream stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Raise shelf 2. Packaged food stored on milk crates in walk-in freezer. Milk crates are not approved shelving as they cannot be cleaned underneath. Remove milk crates from walk-in freezer and relocate food.
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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Keep all outdoor trash, recycling, and organics containers closed.
Inspector’s notes
Observed exterior trash cans uncovered. One is missing lid. Instructed to keep garage door closed in the meantime until a lid is obtained from trash hauler. Garage door was closed. Corrected on site.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Store refuse, recyclables and returnable in receptacles or waste handling units that are not accessible to insects and rodents.
Inspector’s notes
Observed broken open trash bag on floor of outdoor waste receptacle area. Discard bag accordingly and clean any refuse from floor.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial 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 Certified Food Protection Manager. A fulltime employee must pass a food safety class and register with the state. Send CFPM application, a copy of exam certificate and $35 fee to state. See website for more information or contact: 651-201-4500 https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial wording
While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
Inspector’s notes
Observed cheesy hashbrowns and breakfast potatoes covered while in cooling mode. Instructed to uncover and keep food uncovered if in cooling mode. Food was uncovered and relocated to a colder area of the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrected on site.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Remove all live animals from the establishment except as specified in rule.
Inspector’s notes
Observed an employee's dog inside the establishment behind the cashier counter. Since the dog is not a service animal, it is not allowed in the manner it was observed. Informed operator to remove dog from the establishment. A dog friendly establishment sign was observed near the cashier station. This sign is misleading due to the fact only service animals are allowed in the establishment. Remove sign. Guidance sent with report regarding service animals and ADA guidelines.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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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 one shelf in the walk-in cooler made of an absorbent wood material. Replace shelf with a smooth easily cleanable material as described above.
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
Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed floor of walk-in freezer with debris underneath shelving. Clean and maintain.
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
Provide permanently mounted temperature measuring device for cold or hot holding equipment used for TCS food.
Inspector’s notes
Observed missing thermometer in customer display hot hold unit. Provide.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Maintain the refuse, recyclables, and returnable storage areas, enclosures and receptacles in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
Observed one exterior dumpster with a missing lid. Contact waste hauler for replacement. Keep garage door closed until replaced.
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 record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 13, 2025 · Original Source