Routine
Aug 8, 2025
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Have enough handwashing sinks for convenient use by employees.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no separate handwash sink provided for the bar area. Bartender stated that they use one of the 3 compartment sink compartments to wash their hands. Provide a separate handwash sink to facilitate handwashing for food preparation activities.
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.
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Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
Inspector’s notes
Required handwash sink and curbed utility sink plans on the main floor have not been submitted to regulatory authority. Submit plans for installing sinks to health department prior to installation for approval.
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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Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
Inspector’s notes
There is no service sink located on the main floor for dumping mop water. Install an approved service sink for properly disposing of mop water on the main floor.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Inspector’s notes
Observed floors behind the bar to be a household tile and the walls and the countertops of the pizza area to be wood plank. Provide physical facilities that are of approved 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 8, 2025 · Original Source