Routine
Dec 16, 2025
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
Official wording
Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.
Inspector’s notes
Observed tomatoes cut and then place in deep containers for cooling. Cool with a food depth no greater than 2.5 inches. Discussed cooling methods with management; place in shallow pans while cooling.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
Inspector’s notes
Observed tomatoes cut and then place in a tightly covered container for cooling. Do not cover foods while cooling, discussed cooling methods with management.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Store all clean equipment, utensils, linens, in a clean dry location where not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least six inches above the floor.
Inspector’s notes
Observed ice wand stored on top of box in freezer. Ice wands are food contact surface utensils. Only store ice wands in cleaned and sanitized locations. Discussed storing the ice wand on a clean pan or wrapping in plastic wrap to protect it from contamination while storing.
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 contaminationOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source