Provide a readily accessible temperature measuring device for measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures in manual warewashing operations.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no hot temperature measuring device for dish machine. Obtain temp measuring device as instructed.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no quat test strips on-site. Obtain test strips as instructed.
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 a readily accessible temperature measuring device for measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures in manual warewashing operations.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no min/max temperature test strips to measure the temperature of the hot water dish machine. Obtain and utilize hot water test kit.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
Observed quat test kits missing on-site. Obtain and utilize as discussed during inspection.
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.
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 multiple wet wiping cloth towels around kitchen area. All in-use towels must be stored in a sanitizer bucket.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0563Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Replace the pressure gauge on the dishwasher with one that is accurate to 2 PSI in the range indicated on the manufacturer's data plate the 15 to 25 PSI range.
Inspector’s notes
Observed flow pressure device not working in warewashing machine. Have the dishwasher serviced to check the pressure gauge.
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.