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Sigma Chi Kitchen

1617 University Ave Se

Last inspected Jan 28, 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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4 inspections

Routine

Jan 28, 2026

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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

TPHC method found in use for butter sitting at 63 F. No written procedure provided onsite. Note: The Butter discarded voluntarily

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0905BFood temperature

Official wording

For mechanical dishwashing machines using hot water sanitizing, the surface temperature of the utensils and equipment must reach 160 degrees F or higher.

Inspector’s notes

The rack surface temperature in high temperature dishwasher did not reach to 160 F when tested. Note: Repair it to make sure that the temperature reaches to a minimum of 160 F. Note: Use 3-compartment sink until it's fixed.

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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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

Wet wiping cloths stored on the prep table between use. Note: Store all wet wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer solution buckets between use 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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 6, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Other

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods cold held at ambient temperature. Note: Per PIC, both food items were purposefully put out & held at ambient temperature before prep for sometimes. Note: Always keep all TCS foods at maximum 41 F. Note: PIC relocated them for rapid chilling.

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, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Feb 29, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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 public health control for safety found in use on the service line. But no written procedure maintained on site. Note: Procedure template sent with the report can be used to develop a required procedure. Note: Copy of the developed procedure needs to be maintained onsite

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

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0320AOther

Official wording

Protect food from contamination by using packaging, sneeze guards, display cases, or other effective means.

Inspector’s notes

No overhead protection provided for the open foods on the service line. Note: Provide sneeze guard or any effective means to protect foods from environmental contamination. Note: Per PIC, the purchase order has already been placed

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, Feb 29, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 29, 2024

Complete

Official score: 88 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0710BOther

Official wording

Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.

Inspector’s notes

No irreversible registering temperature indicator thermometer or T-Sticker provided for high temperature dishwasher. Note: Provide and use it to measure Rack surface temperature

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

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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 public health control for safety found in use for individually wrapped hot chicken sandwich on the service line. But no written procedure maintained on site. Note: Procedure template sent with the report can be used to develop a required procedure.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0320AOther

Official wording

Protect food from contamination by using packaging, sneeze guards, display cases, or other effective means.

Inspector’s notes

No overhead protection provided for the open foods such as cut salad, etc., on the service line. Note: Provide sneeze guard or any effective means to protect foods from environmental contamination

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Other

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

Hand washing signage missing from the hand sink in the kitchen. Note: Provide signage notifying employees to wash their hands.

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

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Other

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

TCS cold foods held on Ice on the service line not properly iced. Note: Container of foods need to be submerged up to the food level to keep all cold foods at 41 F or less at all times. Note: PIC corrected it onsite.

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 29, 2024 · Original Source

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