Routine
Aug 28, 2025
Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
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 chopped beef in steamtable at a temperature of 126*F and in alto shaam chopped chicken at 133*F and a container of chopped beef at 131*F. Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135*F or higher.
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.
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Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
In front counter Coldwell unit observed chickpeas at 50*F, sliced tomatoes at 45*F, corn at 43*F and yogurt at 56*F. Maintain all cold TCS foods at 41*F or less.
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.
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The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.
Inspector’s notes
No staff members hold a MN state certified food protection manage certificate. Ensure that at least one staff member holds a MN state certified food protection manage certificater. Note: Manager does have a ServSafe Certificate.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
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Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed a black mold build-up on caulking behind 3-comp sink. Clean or replace the moldy caulking.
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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Food businesses must have handwashing sinks with a water temperature of: • At least 100 degrees F • Not hotter than 130 degrees F • If children use the sink, the water temperature must not be hotter than 120 degrees F
Inspector’s notes
Observed that the hot water at kitchen handsink only reached a temperature of 92*F after running for several minutes. Provide hot water between 110-130*F at all hand wash sinks.
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.
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All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the Coldwell unit, the 3-door lowboy and 2-door lowboy were holding an ambient temperature of 45*F. Maintain an ambient temperature of 41*F or less for these refrigerated units.
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 record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 28, 2025 · Original Source