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 no MN-issued Certified Food Protection Manager certificate on-site. The Person In Charge has taken the ServSafe course but has not been certified by the state of Minnesota. Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health
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.
Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.
Inspector’s notes
Observed a few TCS food items marked with dates beyond their 7-day expiration in the walk-in cooler. All food should be discarded once it exceeds its market expiration date.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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 no Certified Food Protection Manager certificate on-site. Per conversation with the Person In Charge (PIC), they have taken the ServSafe course. Ensure that at least one full-time staff member holds a State of MN-issued CFPM certificate and post as requested. Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health
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.
Maintain all stored frozen foods in a frozen state at all times.
Inspector’s notes
Observed reach-in freezer located in the basement area to be slightly open at the time of inspection. The freezer was left open overnight. As a result, several TCS foods were found out of temperature: cooked shrimp at 70F, octopus at 58F, and cooked tripe at 56F. Some TCS food was observed under 41F, in the process of thawing. Food was moved to a reach-in cooler. Food that was observed above 41F was discarded at the time of inspection. Frozen TCS food must be maintained frozen at all times.
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.
Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.
Inspector’s notes
Observed TCS food such as salsas and cooked meat held beyond the 7-day expiration date. Food made on-site should be discarded once it exceeds its market expiration date. PIC was asked to discard expired food.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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
Observed no paper towels in both handwashing sink on-site. All handwashing stations must be properly supplies with paper towels 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.
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 two ServSafe certificates but no Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager certificate on-site. Ensure that at least one full-time staff member holds a State of MN-issued CFPM certificate and post copy as requested.
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.
The person in charge must make sure employees follow proper food safety procedures, including: • Proper handwashing • Preventing cross-contamination from bare hands • Proper cooking of TCS foods • Proper cooling of TCS foods • Proper hot and cold temperatures of TCS foods • Preventing plumbing cross connections • Properly sanitizing equipment and utensils
Inspector’s notes
There is a lack of active managerial control. There is no Person In Charge assigned to demonstrate food safety knowledge. Assign and train an individual to be the Person In Charge.
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 all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
Observed cut tomatoes and cheese in prep cooler holding between 44-49F. Temperatures were taken during lunch hours when prep cooler lid is left open. The Person In Charge was instructed to monitor the temperature of prep cooler. Maintain prep cooler lid close.
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.
Provide sufficient equipment for cooling, heating, and hot and cold holding of TCS food.
Inspector’s notes
Observed a lack of cooling equipment for the demand of cooling observed for the birria meat and menudo. Discussion was had with food worker regarding cooling options.
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.
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 no Certified Food Protection Manager certificate on-site. Ensure that at least one full-time staff member holds a State of MN-issued CFPM certificate and post copy as requested.
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.
The person in charge must make sure employees follow proper food safety procedures, including: • Proper handwashing • Preventing cross-contamination from bare hands • Proper cooking of TCS foods • Proper cooling of TCS foods • Proper hot and cold temperatures of TCS foods • Preventing plumbing cross connections • Properly sanitizing equipment and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Observed an overall lack of active managerial control. The Person In Charge was not able to demonstrate food safety knowledge regarding food handling (cooling requirements) and the prevention of foodborne diseases by food workers.
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.
Thaw TCS food by one of the following methods: • Inside a refrigerator • Kept completely under running water of 70 degrees F or less. The food must remain at 41 degrees F or less. • In a microwave oven • As part of the cooking process
Inspector’s notes
Observed raw meat thawing in prep sink in sitting water. Water temperature was recorded at 75F. Person In Charge was asked to cook meat immediately.
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.
Observed birria meat cooked from the day before cooling in very large containers. A conversation was had with the Person In Charge regarding their different cooling options.
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.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
Observed TCS food in prep cooler such as cut tomatoes and cheese holding between 49-52F. Make sure that all TCS foods are kept at or below 41F.
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.
Provide sufficient equipment for cooling, heating, and hot and cold holding of TCS food.
Inspector’s notes
Observed a lack of cooling equipment to meet the operation's demand for the cooling of birria and menudo. Discussion was had with the Person In Charge regarding options to support the cooling demand.
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.
Observed cracked floors near the walk-in cooler and prep sink. Have floors replaced.
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.
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 no Certified Food Protection Manager certificate on-site. Ensure that at least one full-time staff member holds a State of MN-issued CFPM certificate and post copy as requested.
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.
The person in charge must make sure employees follow proper food safety procedures, including: • Proper handwashing • Preventing cross-contamination from bare hands • Proper cooking of TCS foods • Proper cooling of TCS foods • Proper hot and cold temperatures of TCS foods • Preventing plumbing cross connections • Properly sanitizing equipment and utensils
Inspector’s notes
There is a lack of food safety knowledge by the Person In Charge/Manager. Information for city resources for Food Safety courses have been provided with the report.
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.