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Board And Lodging · Minneapolis, MN

Phi Kappa Psi Kitchen

1609 University Ave Se

Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Routine

Dec 11, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine test strips not provided onsite. Note: Provide and use it to accuracy measure sanitizer concentration.

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 4626.0033APermits, 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

No state of Minnesota health department certified food protection manager (CFPM) for the facility. Note: At least one full time employee needs to be certified. Find more information from the link: Initial and Renewal Process Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health

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 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

In-built water stoppers or other drain plugs missing from the 3-compartment sink. Note: Drain plugs need be provided for effective washing, rinsing and sanitizing procedures of food contact surfaces.

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
minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Current license not posted. Note: Post the current license as required.

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, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 29, 2024

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Other

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine test strips not provided onsite. Note: Provide and use it to accuracy measure sanitizer concentration.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0705AOther

Official wording

Have a food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of foods.

Inspector’s notes

Food thermometer not provided onsite. Note: Provide and use it.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

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

No state of Minnesota health department certified food protection manager (CFPM) for the facility. Note: At least one full time employee needs to be certified. Find more information from the link: Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BOther

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Three water stoppers or drain plugs missing from the 3-compartment sink. Note: Drain plugs need be provided for effective washing, rinsing and sanitizing of food contact surfaces.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Other

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed damaged and chipping put paints above three compartment sinks. Note: Repaint

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Dec 13, 2023

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 188.390Other

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Current license still not displayed. Note: Display current Boarding with lodging license as required.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Other

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Appropriate test strips (Chlorine) not provided onsite. Note: Provide and use it as required.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0705AOther

Official wording

Have a food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of foods.

Inspector’s notes

Food thermometer still missing. Note: Provide and use it to monitor internal food temperatures.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 13, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 24, 2023

Complete

Official score: 86 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520AOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Floor in the kitchen is dirty and need regular cleaning. Note: Clean up dirt and grease built up at each corner to prevent pest attraction

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABOther

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

The stand up-2 door reach-in refrigerator was broken and not in operation at the time of inspection. Note: No TCS food found in it. Note: Repair it to provide adequate and proper refrigeration service in the kitchen.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MCO 188.390Other

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Boarding and lodging license not posted. Note: Post the current license as required.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0408AOther

Official wording

Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

Inspector’s notes

The facility found using Time only as public control for safety for hot foods on the service line. But no written procedure found onsite for use and review. Note: For details, please see the food safety fact sheet provided onsite.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BOther

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

The 3rd compartment of the three-part sink in the kitchen was clogged and not draining properly. Note: Repair it.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Other

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

No chemical test strips (chlorine) provided onsite. Note: Provide it to accurately measure the sanitizer concentration.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Employee's illness logs not maintained onsite. Note: Please see the employees illness log template sent with the report.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0320AOther

Official wording

Protect food from contamination by using packaging, sneeze guards, display cases, or other effective means.

Inspector’s notes

Open hot foods found being served on the table set up in the common areas. But no protection (Sneeze guard) provided for the open foods served on the service line. Note: Please provide sneeze guard or other protective means to protect foods from contamination

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0705AOther

Official wording

Have a food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of foods.

Inspector’s notes

No food thermometer provided onsite. Note: Provide to monitoring internal food temperature.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 24, 2023 · Original Source

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