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So Low Grocery Outlet

3111 Emerson Ave N

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine

Aug 11, 2026

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0190Contamination

Official wording

Food packages must be in good condition. Packages must protect food from contamination and adulteration.

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple cans of canned goods to be severely dented. These items were removed from the sales floor. Make sure food packages remain in good condition.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the walls behind the prep sink to be soiled. Clean and keep physical facilities 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
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 significant ice build-up in the walk-in freezer. Service equipment and keep equipment in good repair.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 17, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0190Contamination

Official wording

Food packages must be in good condition. Packages must protect food from contamination and adulteration.

Inspector’s notes

Observed there to be multiple cans of beans and palm cream to be sharply dented. It was discussed with Person-in-Charge to visually inspect cans and remove sharply dented cans from the sales floor. Make sure all food packaging remains in good condition.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the fans in the produce cooler to be soiled. Clean and keep 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the wall behind the produce prep sink to be heavily soiled. Clean and keep physical facilities 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 17, 2025 · Original Source

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