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 2-door cooler in kitchen area in disrepair. Observed walk-in cooler fan leaking. Ensure all equipment and components are maintained in good repair. No food is being stored while a work order is out.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Observed soda syrup spilled on floor in electrical room/soda equipment. Ensure physical facilities are 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 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no valid Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate posted. Ensure a valid Minnesota CFPM certificate is posted.
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.
Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests.
Inspector’s notes
Observed sticky trap with decomposed mouse and rat feces in back chemical storage area. Ensure dead or trapped pests are removed often.
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.
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions
Inspector’s notes
Observed Quaternary Ammonia solution dispenser at three compartment sink tested at 0PPM. Ensure sanitizing solution is being tested often and is within the proper range to sanitized food contact surfaces.
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 4626.0955ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
Inspector’s notes
Observed single use drink holders and dispenser napkins were not stored six inches above the ground. Ensure single-use items are stored off the floor to allow for cleaning and monitoring for pests.
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 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
Observed customer restroom was closed for floor drain repair. Ensure plumbing system is maintained in good repair.
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.