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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Renaissance By Marriott

225 3rd Ave S

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine

Mar 3, 2026

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

In the bakery observed a hose from ceiling air conditioner draining into a food prep sink. Remove hose from this sink and drain to floor drain beneath the sink.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

At the 3-comp sink off main kitchen the quat sanitizer line was not hooked up to anything. Hook sanitizer line up to a working quat dispenser.

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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(4)Contamination

Official wording

Protect food from cross-contamination by using packages or covered containers.

Inspector’s notes

In the walk-in cooler observed a chocolate cake with no lid or cover. This was immediately corrected.

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.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0900Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.

Inspector’s notes

In the banquet prep kitchen observed an employee use a knife to cut open a bag of raw chicken and then rinse knife in plain water and put knife back on knife rack. Training was provided to employee and knife was properly washed and sanitized before placing back on kniferack.

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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

In dishroom clean the moldy backsplash behind garbage disposal unit.

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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 28, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275COther

Official wording

Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

At cookline observed tongs stored on oven handle. Discontinue this practice. Store tongs in a clean and sanitized location. Tongs moved to an approved location.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BOther

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the dipper well plumbing has been installed with pipe laying directly on the floor. Re-do plumbing lines so they are not directly on the floor and floor can be readily cleaned underneath the pipes.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275BOther

Official wording

Store the food preparation and dispensing utensil in a food that is not TCS food with the handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed such as bins of sugar, flour or cinnamon.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a metal bowl being used as a scoop laying inside bulk food bin. Discontinue this practice. Use a scoop with a handle and keep the handle stored so that handle is not in contact with the food item.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0450BCDEOther

Official wording

Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition

Inspector’s notes

In the basement bakery observed the bread slicer being stored on top of numerous pieces of cardboard liners. Store bread slicer on a smooth, durable, non-absorbent surface.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 28, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 23, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

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 CUPS MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC) FOR HOT DRINKS (STARBUCKS). USE UP OLD MATERIAL QUICKLY AND REPLACE WITH APPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINERS.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0565Other

Official wording

Prevent grease or condensation from exhaust ventilation hood systems from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GREASE DROPS HANGING FROM KITCHEN HOOD. CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD AS NEEDED.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275COther

Official wording

Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TONGS STORED ON THE OVEN HANDLE AT THE COOK LINE. FOOD OPERATORS CAN CONTAMINATE UTENSILS WITH LEGS OR APRON. DISCONTINUE THIS PRACTICE. STORE UTENSILS IN AN APPROVED, CLEAN, DRY AND SANITIZED LOCATION. TONGS WERE MOVED TO ANOTHER LOCATION.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Other

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 ORIGINAL GREY PLASTIC LINING AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP. TABLE. REMOVE MANUFACTURER PLASTIC WRAP.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0885Other

Official wording

Rinse washed utensils and equipment with water to remove abrasives or cleaning chemicals before sanitizing or use an approved detergent-sanitizer procedure.

Inspector’s notes

OPERATOR WAS WASHING AND THEN SANITIZING MEAT SLICER. NO RINSE STEP WAS NOTED IN BETWEEN. THIS SEQUENCE IS NOT RIGHT. YOU MUST WASH (WATER + DISH DETERGENT), THEN RINSE WITH CLEAN WATER AND FINALLY SANITIZE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS WITH AN APPROVED SANITIZER. THIS WAS REVIEWED ON SITE.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0845EOther

Official wording

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 SODA GUN NOZZLE TO BE DIRTY (BAR). CLEAN SODA GUN.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source

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