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Penn Gas Stop

2606 Penn Ave N

Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine

Jan 16, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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 store to not be carried necessary amounts of whole grains and legumes, as required under the Staple Foods Ordinance. A Staple Foods flyer will be included in this report. Make sure that foods required under the Staple Foods Ordinance are available for customers at all times.

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 4626.1565ABDPests

Official wording

Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests

Inspector’s notes

Observed an excess of shelving and other equipment to be stored in front of the unused deli area. Remove unnecessary equipment to eliminate potential pest harborage.

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 insects
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 freezer. Defrost. Keep all 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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 18, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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 business to be missing foods that are required under the Staple Foods Ordinance. The missing foods included the required quantities of: whole grain products, dried beans/peas/lentils, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Staple Foods Ordinance will be included in this report. Maintain required quantities of food as required by 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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1565ABDPests

Official wording

Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests

Inspector’s notes

Observed excessive amounts of cardboard, wood, and racking stored behind the beverage coolers in front of the empty deli. Observed rodent droppings in the dry storage area. Professional pest control is provided on a quarterly basis. Removed harborage conditions and regularly inspect facility for rodent activity. Contact pest control if activity is found.

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 insects
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 excessive ice accumulation in the ice cream 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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 18, 2024 · Original Source

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