Routine
Jul 3, 2025
Complete
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN
Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream
1007 Franklin Ave W
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
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3 inspectionsFollow-Up
Jan 8, 2024
Complete
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1260Other
Official wording
Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.
Inspector’s notes
MISSING COVERED GARBAGE INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. PROVIDE A COVERED GARBAGE FOR THIS RESTROOM.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance
Official wording
Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FEW MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING TILES.
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 issuesminorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
FLOOR DRAIN COVER WAS MOVED AWAY FROM THE DRAIN HOLE INSIDE THE MOP SINK. PERMANENTLY RE-ATTACH FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT MOP 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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode MN Rule 4626.1540Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
Inspector’s notes
MOP WAS STORED INSIDER MOP SINK. PROVIDE AND USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.
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, Jan 8, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Dec 21, 2023
Complete
Official score: 88 · Understand this area’s scale
8 recorded violations
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1260Other
Official wording
Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.
Inspector’s notes
MISSING COVERED GARBAGE INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. PROVIDE A COVERED GARBAGE FOR THIS RESTROOM.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance
Official wording
Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FEW MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING TILES.
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 issuesmajorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABHandwashing
Official wording
Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR RUNNER STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK (BACK KITCHEN). DO NOT STORE ANYTHING INSIDE OR IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINKS. DO NOT BLOCK ACCESS TO SINKS. PERSON IN CHARGE CLEARED ACCESS DURING INSPECTION.
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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
FLOOR DRAIN COVER WAS MOVED AWAY FROM THE DRAIN HOLE INSIDE THE MOP SINK. PERMANENTLY RE-ATTACH FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT MOP 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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode MN Rule 4626.1540Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
Inspector’s notes
MOP WAS STORED INSIDER MOP SINK. PROVIDE AND USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.
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 issuescriticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther
Official wording
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
Inspector’s notes
NO EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MAINTAIN IN THE FACILITY A LOG TO BE ABLE TO RECORD REQUIRED ILLNESSES / SYMPTOMS, EXCLUSION DATES, ETC. BE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE CAN LOCATE THE LOG UPON REQUEST BY HEALTH INSPECTORS. A SAMPLE IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode MN Rule 4626.0030BCQPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
The person in charge must be able to explain: • Their responsibility for preventing the spread of foodborne illness by a food worker • The symptoms associated with a foodborne illness • How food workers must report illness symptoms and diseases • When a food worker must be excluded from work or restricted from working with food • When a food worker can return to work
Inspector’s notes
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE 24 HOURS / SYMPTOM FREE EXCLUSION REQUIREMENT TO RETURN TO WORK FOR EMPLOYEES HAVING BEEN EXCLUDED WITH SYMPTOMS SUCH AS VOMITING AND / OR DIARRHEA, ETC. MAKE SURE EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING TAKE PLACE TO INSTRUCT FOOD WORKERS TO STAY HOME FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS “SYMPTOM FREE” BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK.
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 issuescriticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040DPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
The person in charge must notify the regulatory authority of any complaint from a consumer having or suspected of having diarrhea or vomiting, norovirus, hepatitis A virus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or other enteric bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens.
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW HOW TO HANDLE CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINTS RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES. YOU MUST REPORT TO MDH AT 1-877-FOOD-ILL ANY CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINT RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES (E.G: VOMITING, DIARRHEA, ETC). ALSO SHARE THIS PHONE NUMBER WITH AFFECTED CUSTOMER.
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 issuesOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 21, 2023 · Original Source