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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

People's Organic Cafe

80 8th St S #156

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Routine

Jul 17, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

Establishment business license could not be located. Obtain and post business license in a conspicuous location.

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 issues
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

Correct the following: 1) Observed the left 2-door Upright Cooler holding an ambient temperature of 51-54*F. Have unit serviced so that it maintains a temperature of 41*F or less. 2) At the front counter the 2-door lowboy under the coffee machine the door fell off when opened. Repair door so that it does not fall off it's hinges when opened.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Handwashing

Official wording

Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device

Inspector’s notes

There were no paper towels at front counter hand was sink. Provide and maintain paper towels at this hand sink.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

Post a valid State Certified Food Manager Certificate. The certificate posted expired 3/13/25.

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 issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400BFood source and labeling

Official wording

Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared in a processing plant and held for more than 24 hours once opened. Day one is the day the food was opened.

Inspector’s notes

Date mark opened containers of TCS foods in reach-in refrigerators.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily

Inspector’s notes

Correct the following: 1) At front counter the sanitizer bucket did not contain any sanitizer. Maintain the proper amount of sanitizer in the bucket. Quat 200 - 400 PPM; bleach 50-200 PPM. 2) In back prep area observed wet wiping cloths laying on prep tables. Store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses.

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, Jul 17, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Jul 15, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

Post business license in a conspicuous location.

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 issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Observed sliced tomatoes at 49.7*F and hard-boiled eggs at 47*F on large Coldwell Unit. Maintain all cold TCS foods at 41*F or less. Note: Lid to Coldwell Unit had been removed. Advised kitchen manager to keep lid in place when establishment is not busy. Coldwell lid replaced.

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 temperature
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

Per KM the undercounter dishmachine is not working. Repair unit or remove from establishment to prevent harborage for pests. The 3-comp sink is being used to wash dishes and equipment.

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 15, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 24, 2025

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400AFood source and labeling

Official wording

Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.

Inspector’s notes

Observed several containers of in-house made foods held overnight and not date marked. Ensure that all house made TCS foods that are held overnight are date marked and not held beyond 7 days.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0405AOther

Official wording

Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.

Inspector’s notes

In upright 2-door cooler observed chicken salad that was made in-house on 6/13/25 still in fridge to be served to customers way over the 7-day period. Food prepared on site must be used or discarded within 7 days of prep. (chicken salad discarded).

In plain English

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

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minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

Establishment business license could not be located. Obtain and post business license in a conspicuous location.

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 issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Several TCS foods temped in the main prep Coldwell unit cooler in the kitchen were holding between 42-44 degrees F. Ensure that all cold TCS foods are holding at or below 41 degrees F. Note: Coldwell lid was off and all foods exposed to heat from cooking units. Advised KM to keep Coldwell cover on when slow and only take it off during lunch rush. Coldwell cover put back in place until lunch rush.

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 temperature
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

Per KM the undercounter dishmachine is not working. Repair unit or remove from establishment. The 3-comp sink is being used to wash dishes and equipment.

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, Jun 24, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Jul 17, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 6, 2024

Complete

Official score: 86 · Understand this area’s scale

10 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442BFood temperature

Official wording

The consumer advisory disclosure must include either: • A description of the food as raw or undercooked • An asterisk to a footnote describing the food as raw or undercooked

Inspector’s notes

Menu board includes a consumer advisory health statement at the bottom but is missing a statement that indicates that these menu items include or may include foods that are undercooked or raw. Update menu board with complete language and asterisks next to all applicable menu items.

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 temperature
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

Repair the following: 1) Main Coldwell unit in the kitchen is unable to hold cold TCS foods at or below 41 degrees F. Repair or replace the unit to it's properly working condition. 2) Repair or replace the ripped and loose door seals in 2-door upright refrigerator.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1440Handwashing

Official wording

Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.

Inspector’s notes

There was no soap at kitchen handsink. Provide and maintain soap at hand sink.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390AFood temperature

Official wording

Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

Inspector’s notes

Observed cooked chicken breasts being cooled ineffectively in 6 inch deep plastic containers. Ensure that when cooling without the help of ice that foods are not filled above 2 inches when cooling to ensure rapid cooling. Proper cooling methods reviewed with kitchen manager. Hot TCS foods to be cooled from 135*F to 70*F in 2 hours and from 70*F to 41*F in an additional 4 hours.

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 temperature
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Several TCS cold foods in kitchen large Coldwell unit were holding between 43-49 degrees F. Ensure that all cold TCS foods are holding at or below 41 degrees F.

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 temperature
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0240Food source and labeling

Official wording

Label all containers of food and food ingredients with their common name.

Inspector’s notes

Observed bulk food bins were not labeled with their contents. Label bulk food bins with their contents.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Clean the exterior portions of bulk food storage bins.

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 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the kitchen handsink was draining very slowly. Unclog sink so that it drains properly.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Employee illness log was not being maintained. Maintain employee illness log so that it is up to date..

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 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings

Official 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

There was no CFPM for the establishment. Hire a CFPM and post a copy of CFPM certificate in a conspicuous location.

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 issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 6, 2024 · Original Source

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