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Raja Corporation

2006 Washington Ave N

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

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5 inspections

Routine

Sep 11, 2026

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390BFood temperature

Official wording

While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.

Inspector’s notes

Observed prepped raw chicken wings in the walk-in cooler to have been placed in covered containers after preparation. Make sure prepared foods are cooled in uncovered containers.

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 4626.0780COther

Official wording

Discontinue the use of a food preparation sink for anything other than food preparation.

Inspector’s notes

Observed dirty pans to be stored in the kitchen prep sink. Make sure the prep sink is only used for food prep.

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 4626.0435AFood source and labeling

Official wording

Label all food packages as required by the law.

Inspector’s notes

Observed beverages at the customer self-serve pop dispenser to not have posted ingredient lists. Provide ingredient lists for the beverages at the self-service pop dispenser.

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 4626.0725ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the kitchen handwashing sink, the kitchen and downstairs prep sink, and the 3-compartment sink to not be fully sealed to the wall. Recaulk/seal the sinks to the wall.

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 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the interior of the cookline freezer and the racks of the meat cooler to be soiled. Clean and keep equipment clean.

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 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the floors under the fryers to be soiled. Clean and keep physical facilities clean.

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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the gaskets of the meat cooler to be torn. Replace gaskets and keep equipment in good repair.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1620Chemicals

Official wording

Use only chemical sanitizers on food-contact surfaces that meet Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations requirements: • Part 180, section 180.940 • Part 180, subpart E, section 180.2020

Inspector’s notes

Observed the chlorine sanitizer concentration of the kitchen bucket to be over 200 ppm. The bucket was diluted and reverified at a concentration of 200 ppm. Keep chlorine sanitizer concentration between 50 - 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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0620BFood temperature

Official wording

Provide permanently mounted temperature measuring device for cold or hot holding equipment used for TCS food.

Inspector’s notes

Observed there to be no mechanical thermometer located in the cookline/kitchen coolers. Provide mechanical thermometers to monitor unit air temperature.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 11, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Sep 4, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the caulking at the cookline handwashing sink to be deteriorated. Repair and keep physical facilities in good repair.

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 issues
minorCode MCO 204.30BOther

Official 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

Observed facility to have compostable to-go containers, but does not have an organics collection bin or organics waste hauler. Provide an organics waste bin for customer use and contract with a licensed organics waste hauler.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390BFood temperature

Official wording

While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.

Inspector’s notes

Observed washed, raw catfish to have be cooling in a covered container in the walk-in cooler. This container was uncovered during inspection. Make sure that prepared TCS foods are cooled in uncovered containers.

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 4626.0780COther

Official wording

Discontinue the use of a food preparation sink for anything other than food preparation.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the upstairs prep sink to be used for storing dirty dishes. Make sure that the prep sink is used only for food preparation.

In plain English

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

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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

Observed Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) to be used for cooked gyro and cooked onions on the countertop. Person-in-Charge stated that these items were cooked 1.5 hours prior to inspection and will be thrown away after 3 hours. A TPHC plan will be included in this report. Fill out a TPHC form and make sure employees follow procedures.

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 4626.0435AFood source and labeling

Official wording

Label all food packages as required by the law.

Inspector’s notes

Observed beverages at the customer self-serve pop dispenser to not have posted ingredient lists. Provide ingredient lists for the beverages at the self-service pop dispenser.

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 4626.1260Other

Official wording

Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the trash can in the bathroom to not have a lid. Provide a lid for the bathroom trash can.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 22, 2025

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

15 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the caulking at the cookline handwashing sink to be deteriorated. Repair and keep physical facilities in good repair.

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 issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(2)Food temperature

Official wording

Separate types of raw animal foods from other raw animal foods during storage, preparation and display based on cook temperature.

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw gizzards to be stored directly above raw shrimp and raw fish in the cookline meat cooler. These items were rearranged during inspection. Make sure that raw animal meats are stored according to required cooking temperature.

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 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the sides and legs of the fryers to be soiled. Observed the fan guards in the walk-in cooler to be soiled. Clean and keep equipment clean.

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 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the floors and walls by the downstairs prep table to be soiled. Observed the floors under flour storage in the dry storage area to be soiled. Clean and keep physical facilities clean.

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 MCO 204.30AOther

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 styrofoam containers and #6 plastic cups to be used at the restaurant. These containers are not allowed under the Green-to-Go ordinance. Information on the Green-to-Go ordinance will be included in this report. Make sure all single-use takeout containers are allowed under the Green-to-Go ordinance.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MCO 204.30BOther

Official 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

Observed facility to not have recycling available for customer use. Make sure that recycling containers are available for use. Contract with a recycling waste hauler.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390BFood temperature

Official wording

While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.

Inspector’s notes

Observed cooked gyro meat in the cookline low cooler to be cooling in a covered container. The cover was removed during inspection. Observed washed and seasoned chicken, prepared the day prior to inspection, to have been cooled in a covered container. Make sure that prepared TCS foods are cooled in uncovered containers.

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 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the cookline sauce storage table and the downstairs prep table to be lined with cardboard. Discard cardboard. Make sure that non-food contact surfaces are non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

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 4626.1455Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Remove the supply of individual disposable towels and hand soap from food preparation sinks, utensil washing sinks, and mop sinks.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser to be mounted above the upstairs prep sink. Remove soap and paper dispenser.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

Observed there to be no sign at the bathroom handwashing sink to remind employees to wash their hands. A handwashing sign will be included in this report. Print and post this sign.

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 4626.0780COther

Official wording

Discontinue the use of a food preparation sink for anything other than food preparation.

Inspector’s notes

Observed upstairs prep sink to be used for storing dirty dishes. Make sure that the prep sink is only used as a prep sink.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0080Handwashing

Official wording

Employees must wash their hands in a handwashing sink. Discontinue using the following sinks for handwashing: sinks used for food preparation or warewashing or a service sink or a curbed cleaning basin used for the disposal of mop water.

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee to wash their hands in the prep sink. Employee was instructed to wash hands in the handwashing sink. Make sure that employees only wash their hands in the handwashing 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 4626.0408AOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) to be used for cooked gyro and cooked onions on the countertop. Person-in-Charge stated that they discard these items after 2 hours. A TPHC plan will be included in this report. Fill out a TPHC form and make sure employees follow procedures.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435AFood source and labeling

Official wording

Label all food packages as required by the law.

Inspector’s notes

Observed beverages at the customer self-serve pop dispenser to not have posted ingredient lists. Provide ingredient lists for the beverages at the self-service pop dispenser.

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 4626.1260Other

Official wording

Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the trash can in the bathroom to not have a lid. Provide a lid for the bathroom trash can.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 22, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Sep 5, 2024

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the seal/caulking at the handwashing sink along the cookline to be damaged. Observed multiple holes and peeling paint on the ceiling in the downstairs prep area. Repair these areas and keep physical facilities in good repair.

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 issues
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

Observed wet wiping cloths to be kept on food prep surfaces throughout the kitchen/cook area. Remove wet wiping cloths and make sure that they are stored in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(2)Food temperature

Official wording

Separate types of raw animal foods from other raw animal foods during storage, preparation and display based on cook temperature.

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw gizzards to be stored directly above raw shrimp in the meat fryer cooler. Observed raw ground beef to be stored directly above raw whole beef in the cookline cooler. These items were rearranged during inspection. Store raw meats according to cooking temperature.

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 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the sides and the wheels of the fryers to be soiled. Clean these pieces of equipment and keep clean.

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 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the floors under the fryers and grills along the cookline to e soiled with grease and food debris. Clean these areas and keep physical facilities clean.

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, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 22, 2024

Complete

Official score: 80 · Understand this area’s scale

11 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the seal/caulking at the handwashing sink along the cookline to be damaged. Observed multiple holes and peeling paint on the ceiling in the downstairs prep area. Repair these areas and keep physical facilities in good repair.

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 issues
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

Observed wet wiping cloths to be kept on food prep surfaces throughout the kitchen/cook area. Remove wet wiping cloths and make sure that they are stored in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

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 4626.1475DFacility maintenance

Official wording

Discontinue operating the ventilation system with the filters removed.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a missing hood filter over the in use grill. Person-in-charge stated that the filter was being cleaned. PIC was instructed to place the filter into the hood as soon as possible. Do not cook without hood filters in place.

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 issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.

Inspector’s notes

Observed cardboard to be used as non-food contact surfaces and storage surfaces through the kitchen area. Remove cardboard. Ensure that all non-food contact surfaces are easily cleanable and non-absorbent.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(1)Contamination

Official wording

Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw beef to be stored directly over commercially precooked, ready-to eat sausages in the cookline lowboy cooler. These items were rearranged during inspection. Make sure that raw meats are stored in a way that helps prevent contamination of ready-to-eat foods.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(2)Food temperature

Official wording

Separate types of raw animal foods from other raw animal foods during storage, preparation and display based on cook temperature.

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw chicken and raw chicken gizzards to be stored directly over raw fish in the cookline raw meat cooler. Observed raw chicken and raw beef to be stored directly over raw fish and shrimp in the walk-in cooler. These items were rearranged during the inspection. A handout showing the proper storage order of raw meats will be included in this report. Make sure that raw meats are stored according to cooking temperature to prevent potential cross-contamination.

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 4626.0070AHandwashing

Official wording

Food employees must clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms for 20 seconds, using soap in a handwashing sink that is properly equipped.

Inspector’s notes

Observed employees wash their hands for only a few seconds. Employees were instructed to rewash their hands for at least 20 seconds. Retrain employees on how to properly wash their hands. Make sure that employees wash their hands for at least 20 seconds.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0075AHandwashing

Official wording

Food workers must wash their hands before starting food preparation tasks.

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee handle raw meats, change gloves, and then start to return to work without washing their hands. Observed employee work at the cash register, put on gloves, and then start to return to work without washing their hands. Observed employee enter the kitchen from the customer area, and start to work without washing their hands. Employee was instructed at after each instance to wash their hands before returning to work. Make sure that employees wash their hands in between switching tasks, working with different food types, after entering the kitchen area, and during any other times contamination might have occured, as required in the above code.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A1Food temperature

Official wording

Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)

Inspector’s notes

Observed cooked gyro meat to be holding at a temperature of 83 degrees F. Person-in-charge stated that the meat had been shaved 10 minutes prior to inspection for a pre-order. Gyro meat was measured at the same temperature an hour later, at the end of inspection. Person-in-charge was instructed to increase product temperature to 135 degrees F or to use/discard the gyro meat within 2 hours. Keep all hot TCS foods at a temperature of 135 degrees F or higher to prevent bacterial growth.

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 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the sides and the wheels of the fryers to be soiled. Clean these pieces of equipment and keep clean.

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 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the floors under the fryers and grills along the cookline to e soiled with grease and food debris. Clean these areas and keep physical facilities clean.

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, Aug 22, 2024 · Original Source

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