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
Large amount of unorganized storage directly on the floor in the basement in the liquor room, by the ice machine and in the back area by the keg walk-in. Organize storage and store boxes at least six inches off of the floor so floors can be routinely cleaned and monitored for pests.
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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.
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
Compostable plastic lids without a compost waste hauler. Provide a compost waste hauler or discontinue using compostable plastics.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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
There is a large amount of unorganized storage in the basement liquor room, by the ice machine and in the back area by the keg walk-in. Many items are piled and stored directly on the floor. This provide pest harborage conditions. Organize storage and keep items off of the floor so that it can be clean and monitored for pests.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing
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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 cloth towels used to line shelves, beneath cutting board storage and to line coolers. Towels cannot be used in this manner because they do not meet the criteria highlighted in above rule. Remove towels.
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.
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 compostable plastic lids. There is no compost waste hauler for this location. Provide a compost waste hauler or discontinue using compostable plastics.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Baffle of ice machine contains heavy build-up. Clean and sanitize.
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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.
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
No towels at bar handwashing sink. This is repeat violation for the bar handwashing sink. Provide.
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.
Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.
Inspector’s notes
Online menu does not contain a consumer advisory, provide.
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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.
Develop written procedures for the raw animal food noncontinuous cooking process and obtain prior approval from the regulatory authority before implementation.
Inspector’s notes
Chicken wings are par-cooked and inspector could not locate a written procedures. Written procedures are required for par-cooking. Template provided with report. Keep this located so that they are available during inspections.
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.
Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple foods beyond the 7 day date mark. Staff discarded items. Make sure that foods are routinely checked for date marking so they are used or discarded within 7 days of preparation. Day 1 of the 7 is the day prepared. Examples: chicken sauce 4/11, pizza sauce 4/7, cheese sauce 4/12.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Store all clean equipment, utensils, linens, in a clean dry location where not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least six inches above the floor.
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple boxes of takeout containers and other single use items stored on the floor by ice bin. Store at least 6 inches above the floor.
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.
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
Seal of mop sink in kitchen area has deteriorated. Sea reseal mop sink to adjoining 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.
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
This was not observed due to door being locked and no management on site to open it. Previous report indicates that there are a large amount of unnecessary items in the liquor room.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.
Inspector’s notes
Observed: -tongs stored on oven handle doors -bowl for fry batter stored on faucet of mop sink Store these in locations that are clean and sanitized and where they cannot be contaminated. Per inspector request these were all sent to be washed and sanitized. Discussed approved storage locations with staff.
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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
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 cloth towels used to line shelves and to stabilize cutting boards. Cloth towels cannot be used in this manner as they are do not meet the criteria highlighted above. Remove.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
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 compostable plastic lids, #7 plastic. These cannot be composted unless there is a waste hauler provided to process them. Provide a waste hauler that processes compostable plastics or discontinue.
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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed build-up on soda gun nozzle. Observed microbial growth on baffle of ice machine. Clean and sanitize.
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Bar hand wash sink was not stocked with soap. There was no hand soap on site to refill. Per inspector request server stocked with dish soap and stated they go to the nearby store to obtain hand soap.
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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
There were no towels stocked at bar handwashing sink. Per inspector request server stocked bar with towels.
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Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared in a processing plant and held for more than 24 hours once opened. Day one is the day the food was opened.
Inspector’s notes
Date marking in upstairs kitchen is inconsistent. Make sure that the date prepared is marked on all containers. If portioning food from a bulk container out of the walk-in cooler use the original preparation date.
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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
Multiple wing sauces are house made and are stored at room temperature. Discussed using time as a control or having lab test to confirm they are safe at room temperature.
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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
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
Large amounts of items, including boxes of paperwork and other equipment, observed in liquor room. Remove unnecessary items.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing sink by server station missing signage. Provide. Use the following link for poster options or provide your own. https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/handhygiene/materials.html
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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
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 cups and to-go containers stored on floor in dry storage and also near soda racks. These must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.
Inspector’s notes
Menu's do not contain a consumer advisory. Provide a consumer advisory online and in print for all foods that could be served raw or undercooked. Menu items requiring asterisk include: ahi tuna salad, steak and fries, hamburgers. For hamburgers you may asterisk the section or each individual hamburger. Previous report indicates a brunch menu, this was not observed on this inspection or online. If there is a brunch menu with béarnaise, hollandaise, under cooked eggs or eggs cooked to order these would also be asterisked. Guidance document provided with report.
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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Pizza prep cooler contains a lot of old food debris. Many prep cooler gaskets and doors contain debris. Clean. Maintain a cleaning schedule to prevent accumulations. Shelving in both walk-in coolers is moldy. Clean and sanitize.
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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared in a processing plant and held for more than 24 hours once opened. Day one is the day the food was opened.
Inspector’s notes
Foods in the upstairs kitchen are inconsistently date marked. Observed sausage, portioned chicken, mashed potatoes and other food items more than 24 hours old without date marks. Mark the date prepared on all containers. If taking the food from a large batch of prepared food in the walk-in use the original preparation date. Guidance document provided with report.
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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
Observed house made wing sauces stored at 68F. Observed garlic butter at 83F. Through discussion operator desires these to stored at room temperature. Discussed using time as a public health control for these foods. Template provided with report. Complete a policy for these foods or store under refrigeration. Confirmed stock times for foods; instructed discard of butter.
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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
Large amounts of items, including boxes of paperwork and other equipment, observed throughout liquor storage room. Clean this room of unnecessary items.
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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 black plastic to-go ramekins. Black plastic to containers are not allowed in Minneapolis as of January 2024. When reorder plastic to-go containers make sure they are #1,2 or 5 and are not black plastic. Guidance document provided with report.
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Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions
Inspector’s notes
Observed three compartment sink at bar to measure 100ppm quaternary ammonium solution. Bartender stated they use 1 tablet of Steramine Sanitizer. The label indicates 1-2 tablets are needed per gallon of water. Sink contains 2-3 gallons of water. Increase tablet amount when making solution. Use test kit to test and determine how many tablets are needed for water volume used. PIC instructed bartender to add more tablets and let the other bartenders know of the change.
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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
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
Foods in the upstairs kitchen are inconsistently date marked. Observed sausage, portioned chicken, mashed potatoes and other food items more than 24 hours old without date marks. Mark the date prepared on all containers. If taking the food from a large batch of prepared food in the walk-in use the original preparation date.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.