Routine
Nov 21, 2025
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink at front area was blocked with the chips rack stored in front of it. Note: Make sure that all hand sinks are operable accessible and stocked at all times.
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 problemsOfficial 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
Old mice droppings and urine observed on the floor in the basement. Note: No contaminated food or food contact surfaces observed at this time. Note: Clean them up and get pest control service.
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
Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
Inspector’s notes
Single service items such as bowels in cardboard boxes stored on the floor downstairs/ in the basement. containers. No shelf observed. Note: Provide shelves and store them off the floor at least 6 inches to prevent them from dust contaminations.
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
Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
Soap dispenser box at the front hand sink was broken and not dispensing soap. Note: Repair it.
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 wording
GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
Inspector’s notes
Non-compliant #6 portion plastic cups found in use. Note: Replace them with the approved ones. Note: For details, see the Green-To-Go flyer sent with the report.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial wording
Provide and maintain a chemical sanitizer other than chlorine, iodine or a quaternary ammonium compound according to the US EPA registered label use instructions.
Inspector’s notes
The quaternary ammonium chloride concentration was lower than required in the 3-compartment sink. See above for concentration. Note: Note: PIC adjusted to 200 PPM
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial wording
Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
Inspector’s notes
Wet wiping cloths found stored on the prep tables between use. Note: Store all wet wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer solution bucket between use at all times.
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 record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source