Routine
Aug 19, 2026
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
10 recorded violations
Official wording
Label all food packages as required by the law.
Inspector’s notes
Prepackaged food items such as pasties and Mac and cheese and meat Pie in the reach-in unit at the front area not labelled properly. Note: All prepackaged food items displayed for customer pick up/ self-service need to be properly labelled with name, business address, product name and complete ingredient list in descending orders. Note: See labelling fact sheet sent with the report.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
Hand washing signages missing from all hand sinks. Note: Provide hand washing signages notifying employees to wash their hands as required.
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
Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
Inspector’s notes
Wet wiping cloths not stored in the chemical sanitizer buckets. Note: Store all wet wiping cloths in the sanitizer solution bucket 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 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 mice droppings on the floor in the back dry storage area. Note: No fresh or live rodent infestation observed at this time. Note: Clean up mice droppings and have professional pest control services to eliminate the evidence of rodent activities in the facility.
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
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
Metallic shelves in the walk-in cooler are rusted and not smooth and easily cleanable. Note: Repaint/ replace
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 issuesOfficial wording
Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.
Inspector’s notes
3- Compartment and hand sinks in the kitchen not secured to the adjacent walls. Note: Secure/ seal them to the adjacent walls to eliminate gaps.
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
Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.
Inspector’s notes
Two (a gallon) of milk found in the walk-in the cooler with the passed use by date of August 8, 2026. Note: PIC discarded them voluntarily.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial wording
Replace insect control devices used to electrocute or stun flying insects with devices that are designed to retain the insects within the device.
Inspector’s notes
Insect control/ fly strip/ ribbon found located over bulk food storage area. Note: PIC removed it.
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
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
Paper towels or other hand drying devices missing at hand sinks in the kitchen and in the back unisex rest room. Note: Provide in the dispensary boxes.
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
Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
Inspector’s notes
Baking flour in paper bags found stored on the floor in the back kitchen areas. Note: PIC relocated onto the shelf.
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, Aug 19, 2026 · Original Source