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Standish Cafe

2403 38th St E

Last inspected Sep 5, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine

Sep 5, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1375AContamination

Official wording

Make sure light fixtures have light shields or shatter-resistant light bulbs in areas with: • Exposed food • Clean equipment and utensils • Clean linens • Unwrapped single-service items

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING COVER FOR GLASS BULBS ON CEILING FIXTURE IN DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA. PROVIDE COVER FOR GLASS BULBS.

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.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442BFood temperature

Official wording

The consumer advisory disclosure must include either: • A description of the food as raw or undercooked • An asterisk to a footnote describing the food as raw or undercooked

Inspector’s notes

THE MENU INCLUDED A CONSUMER WARNING AT THE BOTTOM, BUT ASTERISKS WERE MISSING NEXT TO MENU ITEMS THAT MAY BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. ADD ASTERISKS TO MENU ITEMS THAT MAY BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED.

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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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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, Sep 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 21, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER (CFPM) CERTIFICATE. ENSURE SOMEONE EMPLOYED AT ESTABLISHMENT HAS OBTAINED CFPM CERTIFICATE AND POST IN A CONSICUOUS LOCATION.

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.

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minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

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 PE LINED HOT CUPS WITH BLACK PLASTIC LIDS. TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE OR COMPOSTABLE. SENDING MORE INFORMATION WITH REPORT.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT DUST BUILDUP ON FAN NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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 4626.1375AContamination

Official wording

Make sure light fixtures have light shields or shatter-resistant light bulbs in areas with: • Exposed food • Clean equipment and utensils • Clean linens • Unwrapped single-service items

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING PLASTIC COVER OVER GLASS BULBS IN BASMENT PREP AREA. ENSURE LIGHT FIXTURES HAVE SHEILDS OR SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS.

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 4626.1540Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WET MOP IN MOP SINK. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER EACH USE.

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 21, 2024 · Original Source

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