Routine
Aug 14, 2025
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
Inspector’s notes
Observed #6 expanded polystyrene ("Styrofoam") coffee cups. Observed black plastic cup lids. These are not recyclable in Minneapolis and do not comply with the Green to Go ordinance. See the website below for more information on recyclable take out containers. https://www.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/business-assistance/run/food-business-rules/green-to-go/
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.
Inspector’s notes
Food label for sandwiches and pasta made at their other store is missing multiple items. All labeling requirements are listed in above rule. Item numbers 2,3,4,&5 are missing from labels. Item numbers 6 & 7 are not required for products observed. Labeling document provided with report.
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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
As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall mean: Accessory food items. Non-staple food items, such as coffee, tea, cocoa, carbonated and uncarbonated drinks, candy, condiments, and spices. Grocery store. A retail establishment that sells such products as staple foods, accessory food items, and household goods. Specialty food store. A retail establishment that sells only specialized types or classes of staple foods and accessory foods, including, but not limited to, such establishments as import food stores and co-ops. Such an establishment may not sell tobacco products, unless such products are in keeping with the specialized nature of the store. Staple foods. Those food items intended for home preparation and consumption, including meat, poultry, fish, bread, and breadstuffs, cereals, vegetables, fruits, fruit and vegetable juices, and dairy products. (96-Or-005,§ 1, 2-9-96)
Inspector’s notes
Staple foods ordinance is not being met at this time. Missing foods from the dairy, fruit & vegetable and juice categories. See the Staple Foods website linked below for resources and guidance on what is required. https://www.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/business-assistance/run/food-business-rules/staple-foods/
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This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
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Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Inspector’s notes
Flooring by mop sink, hand sink and three compartment sink and are not approved. June of 2025 plan review approved this license contingent on fixing floors within 6 months: this time has not yet expired. Including this violation for recording keeping.
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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.
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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
Sandwiches and pasta made and packaged at owners other store did not include the date marking. Mark the food with a date that informs consumers when it was made or when it must be consumed or discarded by (7 days after preparation).
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 record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source