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Meat Market · Minneapolis, MN

Sunshine Foods

3300 4th Ave S

Last inspected Mar 25, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine

Mar 25, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400BFood source and labeling

Official wording

Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared in a processing plant and held for more than 24 hours once opened. Day one is the day the food was opened.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no date marking system in place for TCS food such as ham that is being sliced on-site and repackaged. Ensure that all TCS foods opened on site and repackaged must be date-marked to not exceed 7 days.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
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 walk-in cooler freezer door handle to be broken. As a result, freezer is not able to close completely, resulting in ice buildup around the door. Have the door handle fixed immediately.

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
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 mops drying directly on the mop sink ground. All wet mops must be hanged to allow them to dry properly.

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, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 5, 2023

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1620Chemicals

Official wording

Use only chemical sanitizers on food-contact surfaces that meet Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations requirements: • Part 180, section 180.940 • Part 180, subpart E, section 180.2020

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed household bleach being used for sanitizing. Person In Charge was asked to use bleach sanitizer for food contact surfaces. 2. Observed sanitizer bucket prepared on-site reading higher than the concentration allowed. Corrected on-site.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed mop sink are soiled with dirt. 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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed drain cover missing from meat market area. Replace.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 5, 2023 · Original Source

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