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Sal's On Fifth

10 5th St N

Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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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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3 inspections

Routine

Mar 9, 2026

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442AFood temperature

Official wording

Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

Inspector’s notes

Beef burgers are served raw or undercooked to the customer's preferences. Discussed with Person In Charge that there needs to be a disclosure statement on the bottom of all menus and each food served raw or undercooked with raw or undercooked ingredients needs to be linked in some way to that statement. Provided consumer advisory guidance document with emailed report. Contact inspector with questions on consumer advisory. Provide consumer advisory on menu with all foods that are served raw or undercooked or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Update menu as needed.

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 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

A bottle of ranch dressing was observed being kept out on the counter top at 67F at the time of inspection. Showed Person In Charge that this item needs to be refrigerated, as label states "refrigerate after opening". Bottle was placed on the counter during lunch shift so it was put back in the Prep Cooler to cool down to 41F. Keep all cold TCS foods at 41F or lower at all times. Discard any TCS foods that are kept out at room 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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The Meat Basement Reach In Cooler was observed missing a kickplate on the bottom of the unit exposing the filters to potential damage. Discussed with Person In Charge, who showed where the kickplate was and that they were going to replace the kickplate. Replace kickplate on Cooler so that it's filtering system is protected and maintain the unit in good repair at all times.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0705BFood temperature

Official wording

Have a thin-tipped food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of thin pieces of food.

Inspector’s notes

There were multiple thin-tipped thermometers on site to measure temperatures of raw beef and raw gyro meat at the time of inspection, however they were not able to be turned on and used. Replace batteries or replace thermometers and ensure that a functioning thermometer is on site at all times to measure cooking temperatures of raw, thin meats.

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, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 13, 2025

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1085AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Mount the spray arm so it cannot hang below the spill rim of a sink or provide an approved backflow prevention device on the faucet.

Inspector’s notes

The hose for the spray nozzle in the main level 3 basin sink was observed stretched and hangs down below the sink's flood rim. Discussed with owner over the phone that the spray hose needs to be adjusted or replaced so that the spray arm has an air gap to protect the fresh water supply.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

Business license was observed stored in back room. Post the business license in public view so that customers can see that the establishment is licensed.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442AFood temperature

Official wording

Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

Inspector’s notes

Beef burgers are served raw or undercooked to the customer's preference. Discussed with owner over the phone that there needs to be a disclosure statement on the bottom of all menus and each food served raw or undercooked or with raw or undercooked ingredients needs to be linked in some way (usually with an asterisk *) to that statement. Provided consumer advisory guidance document with emailed report. Contact inspector with questions on consumer advisory. Provide consumer advisory on menu with all foods that are served raw or undercooked or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Update menu as needed.

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

Side of Upright Reach In Cooler was observed with the transport film still intact and the film was observed soiled with food debris. Discussed with Owner and Chef to peel all of the film off of the unit and clean it. Maintain sides of upright reach in cooler clean to sight and touch at all times.

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, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 14, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

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

Food employee observed washing hands in 3 basin sink's rinse compartment before putting on gloves. Instructed employee to wash hands in designated handwash sink and explained to owner that hands must be washed in the handwash sink because it is only for that purpose and has soap and paper towelling conveniently located. Retrain employees to wash hands in the designated handwashing sinks and to not used other sinks to wash hands.

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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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0770Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

The wash, rinse and sanitizing solutions for all warewashing equipment shall be maintained clean.

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer solution in the sanitizer compartment of the 3 basin sink was observed dirty at the time of inspection. Discussed with employee that solution needs to be kept clean or it may not sanitize effectively. Explained this to owner over the phone as well. Maintain sanitizing solution and all other solutions of warewashing equipment clean and change out as necessary.

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
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

Time as a Public Health Control was being observed used for the pizzas that they heat and hold out on display for customers to choose and then the slice is reheated. Time stickers were observed placed on the pizzas at the time of inspection. When asked, owner stated they do not have a written plan for this procedure. Will provide procedure for owner to complete with emailed report. Have written procedures for the facility's Time as a Public Health control methods used for their pizzas kept out on the counter. Maintain these on site for inspectors to review at each inspection.

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 4626.1660AFacility maintenance

Official wording

Remove all medicines that are not necessary for the health of the employees from the premises.

Inspector’s notes

Over the counter medicines were observed stored on top of the paper towel dispenser at the handwash station. Remove these from this area and relocate them where they cannot contaminate food or equipment if spilled.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source

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