Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Sunbeam Coffee

Name: Sunbeam Coffee
Address: 4553 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

4553 34th Ave S

Last inspected May 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine

May 21, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

2 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

THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER (CFPM) CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. ENSURE SOMEONE HAS OBTAINED CFPM CERTIFICATE AND POST IN A VISIBLE LOCATION. YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION AT https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html

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 MN Rule 4626.1325A1Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN AREA OF BASMENT WITHOUT PROPER FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING FINISHES. PROVIDE PROPER FINISHES.

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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 21, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

May 21, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

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

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1325A1Other

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN AREA OF BASMENT WITHOUT PROPER FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING FINISHES. PROVIDE PROPER FINISHES.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABOther

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKET STORED INSIDE HANDWASHING SINK. SANITIZER BUCKET WAS MOVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ENSURE HAND SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MCO 188.390Other

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

THE BUSINESS LICENSE WAS NOT POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. POST LICENSE.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 21, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 25, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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 TO-GO HOT CUPS THAT WERE NOT REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE OR COMPOSTABLE. ALL 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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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0408AOther

Official wording

Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

Inspector’s notes

ESTABLISHMENT MISSING WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL (TPHC) FOR PASTRIES CONTAMING MEAT AND CHEESE. SENDING TPHC APPLICATION AND MORE INFORMATION WITH REPORT.

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

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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 CERTIFICATE. ENSURE AT LEAST ONE PERSON EMPLOYED AT ESTABLISHMENT HAS OBTAINED CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER AND POST IN A CONSPICUOUS 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 25, 2024 · Original Source