Discontinue using cold plates, beverage cooling devices that are not integrally constructed or beverage tubing in contact with stored ice.
Inspector’s Notes
Cold plates with beverage lines are running through the ice in both ice bins and are in direct contact with ice that is used make drinks. Remove and provide approved equipment. This is a repeated violation.
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 4626.1220Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Dispose of condensate drainage, no sewage liquids and rainwater from the point of discharge to disposal according to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Rules Chapters 7080, 7081 and 7083
Inspector’s Notes
Condensate of walk in drains into a bucket. Condensate lines must drain to floor drain or evaporator pan.
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.
Discontinue using cold plates, beverage cooling devices that are not integrally constructed or beverage tubing in contact with stored ice.
Inspector’s Notes
Cold plates with beverage lines are running through the ice in both ice bin and in direct contact with ice. Ice is used to make drinks. Remove and provide approved equipment.
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 containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed #6 plastic cups. These are not recyclable in Minneapolis. Provide approved plastic containers that are recyclable. See guidance document provided with report.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1220Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Dispose of condensate drainage, no sewage liquids and rainwater from the point of discharge to disposal according to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Rules Chapters 7080, 7081 and 7083
Inspector’s Notes
Walk-in cooler condensate line is draining into a bucket. Condensate lines must drain into a floor drain. Repair.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s Notes
Bar hand wash sink does not work. Staff is using three compartment sink to wash hands. This is not approved. Repair. This is a repeated violation, failure to repair hand wash sink will result in citations.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s Notes
Sanitizer test kit could not be located during inspection. Inspector left a few test strips on site for today's use. Provide test kit.
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.
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0900Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.
Inspector’s Notes
Dish machine was not dispensing sanitizing solution. Instructed staff to use three compartment sink until dish machine is repaired.
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.
Discontinue using cold plates, beverage cooling devices that are not integrally constructed or beverage tubing in contact with stored ice.
Inspector’s Notes
Cold plates with beverage lines are running through the ice in both ice bins in direct contact with ice. These are not approved. Remove and provide approved equipment.
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.
Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
Interior of ice machine contains pink microbial growth. Beverage lines running through the ice in the ice bins are blackened with mold. Clean and sanitize.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed #6 plastic cups. These are not recyclable or compostable. Provide plastic that is recyclable or compostable. Future violations may lead to citations.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1220Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Dispose of condensate drainage, no sewage liquids and rainwater from the point of discharge to disposal according to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Rules Chapters 7080, 7081 and 7083
Inspector’s Notes
Observed walk-in cooler dripping condensate into a bucket. Convey condensate lines to a floor drain as required by plumbing code.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s Notes
Bar hand wash sink does not work. Repair hand wash sink.
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.
Maintain all stored frozen foods in a frozen state at all times.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed frozen pizzas to be fully thawed in reach in freezer. Frozen TCS foods must remain frozen. Instructed PIC to discard all thawed pizzas within 7 days of thaw.
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.