Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
Inspector’s notes
Observed #6 black plastic coffee lids on site. Discontinue using non-compliant products. Replace with recyclable or compostable products. Information on the Green to Go ordinance sent out with the inspection report.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the following areas in need of cleaning: 1) Wall under coffee area. 2) Back storage area; organize and clean. 3) Floor surrounding the hot water heater in the back of the store. Clean and maintain all areas clean.
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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils
Official wording
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
Observed the two chest freezers with ice cream and the upright Hiendl freezer in the customer self service area with a lot of ice buildup. Defrost referenced freezers and ensure they are working properly.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS. PROVIDE APPLICABLE TEST STRIPS.
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 containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED #6 BLACK PLASTIC LIDS AND PE LINED CUPS TO NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MINNEAPOLIS GREEN TO GO PACKAGING ORDINANCE. REPLACE EXISTING ITEMS WITH PRODUCTS THAT ARE EITHER (RECYCLABLE AND OR COMPOSTABLE.) AN INFORMATIONAL SHEET ON ACCEPTABLE PRODUCTS IS BEING SENT OUT WITH THE INSPECTION REPORT.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED BASECOVING TO BE PEELING AWAY FROM THE WALL/FLOOR JUNCTURE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. REPAIR AS NEEDED.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A THOROUGH CLEANING NEEDED IN THE BACK OF THE FACILITY UNDER ALL UPRIGHT SHELVING. CLEAN UP MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING IN THE BACK AS WELL.
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.
OBSERVED SOAP TO BE MISSING AT THE EMPLOYEE HAND SINK IN THE BATHROOM. PROVIDE SOAP.
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.
Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS TO BE MISSING AT THE EMPLOYEE HAND SINK IN THE BATHROOM. PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS.
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.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN TO BE MISSING AT THE EMPLOYEE HAND SINK IN THE BATHROOM. PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN.
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.
Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE BACK OF THE FACILITY. CLEAN UP MOUSE DROPPINGS.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
The services of a licensed pest control operator shall be required when a facility has evidence of rodent or insect activity to the extent that rodent droppings are visible, or live insects are seen during an inspection. The facility shall maintain records of the pest control operator's services on file for inspection. (2003-Or-023, ? 3, 2-28-03)
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE BACK OF THE FACILITY. IT APPEARS THAT THE LICENSEE IS DOING THEIR OWN ON SITE PEST CONTROL. GOING FORWARD, EITHER PROVIDE RECORDS TO THE INSPECTOR FOR A LICENSED PCO FROM THE PAST THREE MONTHS OR HIRE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE THE FACILITY ON A REGULAR BASIS.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.