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Meat Market · Minneapolis, MN

Super Plaza Halal Food

1525 4th St S

Last inspected Nov 4, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Follow-Up

Nov 4, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1565CPests

Official wording

Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

Inspector’s notes

A LARGE AMOUNT OF FRUIT FLIES WERE FOUND IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. HAVE AREA SERVICED BY A PROFESSIONAL PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1395AOther

Official wording

Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

Inspector’s notes

The backdoor had a large amount of light and space between the doors and ground. Install a door sweep and better the seal between the doors. No light should be coming in.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

The floor tiles were cracking in the meat cutting area. Fix.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

The facility did not have an employee illness on-site to record and monitor employee illness. An employee illness log was given to them on-site and training took on place on what is required with employee illness recording. The facility must monitor and record employee illness symptoms using an employee illness log. Have log available on-site.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0705AFood temperature

Official wording

Have a food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of foods.

Inspector’s notes

The facility did not have a food thermometer on-site. Provide.

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 temperature
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0810Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Use the same detergent-sanitizer when a detergent-sanitizer is used in a cleaning and sanitizing procedure and there is no distinct water rinse between washing and sanitizing steps.

Inspector’s notes

The facility indicated that they were mixing sanitizer and detergent in the 1st basin of the 3-comp sink. Discontinue. The facility was wash, rinse, then sanitize in that order.

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, Nov 4, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 2, 2025

Complete

Official score: 82 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1565CPests

Official wording

Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

Inspector’s notes

A LARGE AMOUNT OF FRUIT FLIES WERE FOUND IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. HAVE AREA SERVICED BY A PROFESSIONAL PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1395AOther

Official wording

Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

Inspector’s notes

The backdoor had a large amount of light and space between the doors and ground. Install a door sweep and better the seal between the doors. No light should be coming in.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0900Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.

Inspector’s notes

For in place cleaning of the cutting equipment, the facility was not conducting a sanitizing step. Ensure that all clean-in-place equipment is washed, rinsed, sanitized then air dried. Education occurred with the operator on proper sanitizing procedures.

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 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

The paper toweling dispenser was stuck/broken. Fix. The floor tiles were cracking in the meat cutting area. Fix.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

The facility did not have an employee illness on-site to record and monitor employee illness. An employee illness log was given to them on-site and training took on place on what is required with employee illness recording. The facility must monitor and record employee illness symptoms using an employee illness log. Have log available on-site.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
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

The facility was using chlorine which is not approved food contact surfaces. Use food-surface approved bleach in the future. The employee was trained on looking for a chlorine solution that indicated on the label that it was for food contact surfaces.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s notes

The meat grinder had old food debris build up. Clean and sanitizer more thoroughly.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0705AFood temperature

Official wording

Have a food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of foods.

Inspector’s notes

The facility did not have a food thermometer on-site. Provide.

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 temperature
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0977Chemicals

Official wording

Only rinse cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils before air drying or use if they have been sanitized by hot water or by a chemical sanitizer with instructions to rinse off the sanitizer after it has been applied and the rinse is applied directly from a drinking water supply by a properly maintained warewashing machine.

Inspector’s notes

The facility was rinsing dishes after sanitizing in their 3-compartment sink and when doing in place cleaning. Reeducated on proper sanitizing practices. Discontinue rinsing off sanitizers.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Apr 18, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1565CPests

Official wording

Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

Inspector’s notes

Fruit flies were found in the kitchen. There were less fruit flies from the previous inspection. Continue to treat and remove fruit flies.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1395AOther

Official wording

Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

Inspector’s notes

The back doors had a large amount of light and space between the doors and ground. Install a door sweep and a better seal between the doors. No light should be coming in.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 18, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 3, 2024

Complete

Official score: 84 · Understand this area’s scale

10 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1395AOther

Official wording

Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

Inspector’s notes

The backdoor had a large amount of light and space between the doors and ground. Install a door sweep and better the seal between the doors. No light should be coming in.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Handwashing

Official wording

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 toweling was stocked at the hand sink at the time of the inspection. Keep stocked at all times.

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The floors and walls in the meat market area had dirt debris build up. Deep 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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1565CPests

Official wording

Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

Inspector’s notes

Observed excessive fruit flies around mop sink and hand washing sink. Have area serviced by a professional pest control service.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The hand sink had items stored in the basin completely preventing employee to wash hands. The items were removed. Keep access at all times.

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.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0845CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils used for TCS foods at least every four hours.

Inspector’s notes

The facility was not sanitizing every 4 hours. Meat debris was observed on the scale, slicer and saw. Clean and sanitize every 4 hours.

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 4626.0450BCDECleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition

Inspector’s notes

The meat strip cutter slicer rolling blades were chipping. Replace.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0900Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.

Inspector’s notes

The facility was not sanitizing equipment or prep tables. The facility did not have any sanitizer in the meat market area. The inspector informed the person in charge and showed them that they were selling bleach in the grocery area and that they need to sanitize their equipment and food contact areas. The person in charge grab the bleach and brought it to the meat market area, but returned the bleach to the shelf when the inspector went to the grocery area. The facility must wash, rinse, sanitize and then air dry food contact surfaces.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s notes

The meat slicer, scale and saw had old food debris build up. Clean at least every 4 hours if the same type of product is being used.

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 4626.1560BOther

Official wording

Store clothing and other personal items in lockers or other suitable places.

Inspector’s notes

Employee jackets were stored on food in the back area. Store personal clothing away from food and equipment.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 3, 2024 · Original Source

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