Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
No handwashing sign at handwashing station - post sign.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
No handwashing sign posted on the front of the house handwashing - provide and post a sign.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
Inspector’s notes
No employee illness log onsite as requested at the time of the inspection. An electronic employee illness log will be sent along with the report. Print and use it as necessary.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing sink located in the back prep kitchen observed draining slowly. Service sink to drain properly.
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.
Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device
Inspector’s notes
No paper towels at both handwashing stations - provide paper towels.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
Walk-in cooler floor observed with debris - clean as necessary.
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.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no handwashing sign posted at the handwashing station next to the doorless entrance to the back of the house and front of the house. Provide a handwashing sign.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Provide chemical sanitizers to sanitize equipment and utensils during all hours of operation.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no sanitizer set up at the time of the inspection. Spoke with the person in charge (PIC) to set up sanitizer. PIC grabbed a hand sanitizer instead. Discussed with the person in charge and grocery staff to obtain food contact surface sanitizer. The person in charge was not able to set up sanitizer. Discussed with the person in charge to either obtain chlorine/bleach or quat sanitizer to set up a sanitizer bucket or spray bottle.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no employee illness log at the time of the inspection. An illness log will be sent along with the routine report. Print and use the illness log as needed. The illness log must be accessible to the person in charge at all times.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.