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Penn Food Mart LLC

3759 Penn Ave N

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine

Feb 19, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

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 there to be significant ice build-up in the ice cream freezers and the walk-in freezer. Defrost and keep equipment in good 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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)Other

Official wording

STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not stocked the following: Title 10, MCO 203.10 (a)-(j). Comply immediately.

Inspector’s notes

Observed facility to be missing required quantities of 100% citrus juice, as required under the Staple Foods Ordinance. Information on the Staple Foods ordinance will be included in this report. Make sure all required quantities of foods are available.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the floors of the walk-in cooler to be soiled. Observed the coffee station table to be soiled. Clean and keep equipment clean.

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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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 a wooden table to be used for the coffee station. Replace wooden table. Make sure that non-food contact equipment is made of non-absorbent and easily cleanable materials.

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, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Feb 6, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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 significant ice accumulation in the walk-in freezer. Service equipment and keep in good 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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)Other

Official wording

STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not stocked the following: Title 10, MCO 203.10 (a)-(j). Comply immediately.

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple food requirements under the Staple Foods Ordinance to be missing (citrus juice and produce). Information on the Staple Foods Ordinance will be included in this report. Carry required food items under the Staple Foods Ordinance.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 23, 2025

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

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 significant ice accumulation in the walk-in freezer. Service equipment and keep in good 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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0900Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.

Inspector’s notes

Observed there to be no sanitizer in use to clean/sanitize the self service coffee equipment. It was discussed with employee that sanitizer is needed to kill potential pathogens on equipment and utensils. Make sure that sanitizer is provided and used.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Observed there to be not sanitizer test kit onsite. It was discussed that a test kit will be required to make sure sanitizer is strong enough to kill pathogens, but not strong enough to potentially contaminate food. Provide and use a sanitizer test kit.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

Observed there to be no employee log onsite. An employee illness log will be included in this report. Keep and maintain an employee illness log.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)Other

Official wording

STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not stocked the following: Title 10, MCO 203.10 (a)-(j). Comply immediately.

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple food requirements under the Staple Foods Ordinance to be missing (citrus juice and produce). Information on the Staple Foods Ordinance will be included in this report. Carry required food items under the Staple Foods Ordinance.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 23, 2025 · Original Source

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