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The Food Bank Eatery LLC

4707 Lyndale Ave N

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6 inspections

Follow-Up

Jun 24, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

10 recorded violations

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 there to be no State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager certificate at the restaurant. Instructions on getting this certificate will be included in this report. Make sure an employee gets this certificate.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1530ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the hood baffles to be heavily soiled. Clean and keep 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
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 the gaskets of the stand-up cooler to be torn. Replace and keep equipment in good repair.

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 MCO 204.30BOther

Official wording

GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)

Inspector’s notes

Observed facility to not have a recycling bin for customer use. Provide a recycling bin to collect recyclable containers used by customers.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

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 styrofoam and #6 plastic containers to be used for takeout orders. These items are not allowed under the Green-to-Go Ordinance. Information on the Green-to-Go Ordinance will be included in this report. Make sure all single-use containers for takeout meals are compliant with the Green-to-Go Ordinance.

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 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the sides of the fryers to be soiled. Clean and keep equipment 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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0725ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the 3-compartment sink, prep sink, and handwashing sinks to not be adequately caulked/sealed to the walls. Caulk and seal sinks to the walls.

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 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the floors under the 3-compartment sink by the grease trap to be soiled. Clean and keep physical facilities 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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0506AEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Food service equipment must be certified for sanitation. The certification must be by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program.

Inspector’s notes

Observed facility to be using a non-ANSI or non-NSF grade stand-up refrigerator. Discontinue using non-food grade equipment.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0075B-JHandwashing

Official wording

Food employees must wash their hands after: using the toilet; coughing or sneezing; using a handkerchief or disposable tissue; using tobacco; eating or drinking; handling soiled equipment or utensils; caring for or handling service animals or fish in an aquarium, molluscan shellfish or crustacea in a display tank; as frequently as necessary during food preparation to remove soil, contamination, and to prevent cross-contamination when changing food preparation tasks; when switching between working with raw food and working with RTE food; before donning gloves for working with food; and touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean exposed portions of arms.

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee to mop the floors, put on gloves, and then go to handle food without washing their hands. Employee instructed to wash their hands. Make sure employees wash their hands between switching tasks or when contamination may have occurred.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 24, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 10, 2026

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

14 recorded violations

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 there to be no State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager certificate at the restaurant. Instructions on getting this certificate will be included in this report. Make sure an employee gets this certificate.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1530ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the hood baffles to be heavily soiled. Clean and keep 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
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 the gaskets of the stand-up cooler to be torn. Replace and keep equipment in good repair.

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 MCO 204.30BOther

Official wording

GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)

Inspector’s notes

Observed facility to not have a recycling bin for customer use. Provide a recycling bin to collect recyclable containers used by customers.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

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 styrofoam and #6 plastic containers to be used for takeout orders. These items are not allowed under the Green-to-Go Ordinance. Information on the Green-to-Go Ordinance will be included in this report. Make sure all single-use containers for takeout meals are compliant with the Green-to-Go Ordinance.

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 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed chemical spray bottles hanging on the side of the kitchen handwashing sink. Bottles were moved during inspection. Make sure handwashing sinks remain accessible and are only used for handwashing,

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 4626.0070CHandwashing

Official wording

Food employees must avoid recontamination of their hands after handwashing by using a disposable paper towel or similar clean barrier to close faucet handles on a handwashing sink or the handle on a restroom door.

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee to wash their hands and then turn off the sink faucet with their bare hands. Use paper towel to turn off faucet to prevent recontamination.

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 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the sides of the fryers, stove, and oven to be soiled. Clean and keep equipment 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 4626.0390AFood temperature

Official wording

Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

Inspector’s notes

Observed washed and seasoned chicken wings to be cooling in a deep container in the fryer station cooler. Chicken wings were moved into a shallow container and spread out. Cool foods in a shallow (2 inches or less) container, or any other effective method.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390BFood temperature

Official wording

While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.

Inspector’s notes

Observed washed and seasoned chicken wings to be cooling in a covered container in the fryer station cooler. The lid was removed during inspection. Leave foods uncovered while cooling.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0070AHandwashing

Official wording

Food employees must clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms for 20 seconds, using soap in a handwashing sink that is properly equipped.

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee to wash their hands briefly. Make sure employees wash their hands for a minimum of 20 seconds.

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 4626.0725ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the 3-compartment sink, prep sink, and handwashing sinks to not be adequately caulked/sealed to the walls. Caulk and seal sinks to the walls.

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 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the floors under the 3-compartment sink by the grease trap to be soiled. Clean and keep physical facilities 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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0506AEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Food service equipment must be certified for sanitation. The certification must be by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program.

Inspector’s notes

Observed facility to be using a non-ANSI or non-NSF grade stand-up refrigerator. Discontinue using non-food grade equipment.

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, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

May 30, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

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 there to be no State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager certificate at the restaurant. Instructions on getting this certificate will be included in this report. Make sure an employee gets this certificate.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1530ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the hood baffles to be heavily soiled. Clean and keep 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
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 damaged gaskets in the stand-up cooler, fryer cooler, and low cooler. Service/repair equipment and keep in good repair.

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 MCO 204.30BOther

Official wording

GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)

Inspector’s notes

Observed facility to not have a recycling bin for customer use. Provide a recycling bin to collect recyclable containers used by customers.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

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 styrofoam and #6 plastic containers to be used for takeout orders. These items are not allowed under the Green-to-Go Ordinance. Information on the Green-to-Go Ordinance will be included in this report. Make sure all single-use containers for takeout meals are compliant with the Green-to-Go Ordinance.

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, May 30, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

May 15, 2025

Complete

Official score: 78 · Understand this area’s scale

14 recorded violations

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 there to be no State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager certificate at the restaurant. Instructions on getting this certificate will be included in this report. Make sure an employee gets this certificate.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(2)Food temperature

Official wording

Separate types of raw animal foods from other raw animal foods during storage, preparation and display based on cook temperature.

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw chicken to be stored above raw fish in the fryer cooler and the stand-up cooler. These items were rearranged during inspection. Information demonstrating how to store raw animal proteins will be included in this report. Make sure raw animal proteins are stored according to cooking temperature to prevent cross-contamination.

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 4626.1530ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the hood baffles to be heavily soiled. Clean and keep 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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(1)Contamination

Official wording

Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw chicken to be stored above ready-to-eat hot dogs in the fryer cooler. Observed raw fish and chicken to be stored above ready-to-eat greens in the stand-up cooler. These items were rearranged during inspection. Information on how to properly store raw animal proteins will be included in this report. Make sure raw animal proteins are stored in a way that helps prevent contamination of ready-to-eat foods.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
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 damaged gaskets in the stand-up cooler, fryer cooler, and low cooler. Observed the stand-up cooler to be leaking water. Service/repair equipment and keep in good repair.

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 4626.0620AEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Have a thermometer in the: • Warmest part of mechanically refrigerated units • Coldest part of hot food storage units

Inspector’s notes

Observed there to be no mechanical thermometer located in the stand-up cooler, low cooler, and fryer cooler. Place and keep thermometers in the coolers.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A1Food temperature

Official wording

Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)

Inspector’s notes

Observed good collard greens/turkey neck and cooked cabbage being hot held on the stove to be at temperatures of 116 F and 109 F, respectively. The burners on the stove were turned to a higher heat during inspection. The collard greens and cabbage were measured at temperatures of 156 F and 147 F, respectively, 30 minutes later. Make sure hot TCS foods are held at a temperature of 135 F or above.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390BFood temperature

Official wording

While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw chicken and raw fish to be at temperatures of 56 F and 45 F, respectively, in the stand-up cooler. Items were held in covered containers. PIC stated that these items were just washed and seasoned 20 minutes prior to inspection. The containers were uncovered to allow for proper cooling. PIC was instructed to monitor temperature of fish and chicken wings to ensure that they cooled to 41 degrees F within 4 hours. Make sure that prepared TCS food are cooled in uncovered containers as required in this code.

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 4626.1290BOther

Official wording

Keep all outdoor trash, recycling, and organics containers closed.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the exterior dumpster bins to be open. Keep exterior dumpster lids closed to prevent pest attraction.

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 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Observed there to be no sanitizer test strips available for use at the restaurant. It was discussed with PIC that a test kit ensures that sanitizer concentration is strong enough to kill potential pathogens, but not too strong that it would chemically contaminate food and beverage products. Keep a sanitizer test kit at the restaurant.

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 4626.1620Chemicals

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

Observed the quat sanitizer concentration in the 3-compartment sink to be well above 400 ppm. The sink was diluted and sanitizer concentration was remeasured at 200 ppm Quat. Maintain sanitizer concentration according to chemical label.

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 4626.0035DGHIKMHandwashing

Official wording

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 there to be multiple risk factors present during inspection (improper hot holding, improper cooling methods, improper use of chemical sanitizer). It was discussed with person-in-charge that a more active oversight of food safety practices is needed. Make sure that there is active oversight of food safety practices to keep foodborne illness risk factors under control.

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 MCO 204.30BOther

Official wording

GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)

Inspector’s notes

Observed facility to not have a recycling bin for customer use. Provide a recycling bin to collect recyclable containers used by customers.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

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 styrofoam and #6 plastic containers to be used for takeout orders. These items are not allowed under the Green-to-Go Ordinance. Information on the Green-to-Go Ordinance will be included in this report. Make sure all single-use containers for takeout meals are compliant with the Green-to-Go Ordinance.

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, May 15, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

May 22, 2024

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed there to be a cracked light shield in the dish washing area. Observed the ceiling above the stand-up cooler to be peeling. Observed the ceiling tiles above the kitchen entrance to be heavily damaged and water stained. Repair these areas and keep physical facilities in good repair.

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
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 there to be no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite. Information on getting this certification was included in the original report. Ensure that a staff member gets this certification and that the certification is kept onsite.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(2)Food temperature

Official wording

Separate types of raw animal foods from other raw animal foods during storage, preparation and display based on cook temperature.

Inspector’s notes

Observed cases of raw chicken to be stored above raw fish in the stand-up cooler and the fryer holding cooler. Ensure that raw animal meats are stored according to cooking temperature.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0070AHandwashing

Official wording

Food employees must clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms for 20 seconds, using soap in a handwashing sink that is properly equipped.

Inspector’s notes

Observed employees to wash their hands by briefly rinsing their hands in the handwashing sink. Employees were instructed to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Ensure that employees wash their hands for a minimum of 20 seconds.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 22, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

May 9, 2024

Complete

Official score: 76 · Understand this area’s scale

12 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0105AFood source and labeling

Official wording

In food preparation or dish washing areas, employees must not eat, drink from an unapproved container, or use tobacco.

Inspector’s notes

Observed employees eating in the kitchen while cooking and preparing food for customer sale. Ensure that employees eat in a designated area away from food preparation and dish washing areas.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1600Chemicals

Official wording

Keep poisonous or toxic materials away from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service items.

Inspector’s notes

Observed ant spray to be stored above containers of sauces and spice mixes in the kitchen area. Observed a bulk container of sanitizing chemical to be stored intermingled with spice mixes on top of a prep table. The chemicals were moved to a designated storage area during inspection. Ensure that chemicals are stored in a manner to protect contamination of food items.

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.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390BFood temperature

Official wording

While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.

Inspector’s notes

Observed cut lettuce in the kitchen prep cooler to be at a temperature of 50 degrees F. The lettuce was in a tightly covered container. Person-in-charge (PIC) stated that the lettuce had just been washed 1 hour prior to the inspection. The lettuce container was uncovered and moved to the prep area stand-up cooler. A temperature of 41 degrees F for the cut lettuce was observed an hour later (at the end of the inspection). Observed raw chicken wings and raw fish to be at temperatures of 56 F and 50 F, respectively, in the fryer holding cooler. Items were held in covered containers. PIC stated that these items were just seasoned 45 minutes prior to inspection. The containers were uncovered to allow for proper cooling. PIC was instructed to monitor temperature of fish and chicken wings to ensure that they cooled to 41 degrees F within 4 hours. Ensure that prepared TCS food are cooled in uncovered containers as required in this code.

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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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(1)Contamination

Official wording

Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a container of raw fish to be stored directly next to a paper bag of french fries in the fryer holding cooler. Raw fish was also stored above cooked, ready-to-eat sausage in the fryer holding cooler. These items were rearranged during inspection. Ensure that raw meats are stored in a manner that prevents the potential contamination of ready-to-eat foods.

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.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Observed facility to have sanitizer test strips for Quat onsite, but facility uses bleach (chlorine) as a sanitizer. It was discussed with PIC that a test kit ensures that sanitizer concentration is strong enough to kill potential pathogens, but not too strong that it would chemically contaminate food and beverage products. Ensure that the provided test kit is appropriate for the sanitizer being used to ensure adequate concentration of sanitizer.

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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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0075B-JHandwashing

Official wording

Food employees must wash their hands after: using the toilet; coughing or sneezing; using a handkerchief or disposable tissue; using tobacco; eating or drinking; handling soiled equipment or utensils; caring for or handling service animals or fish in an aquarium, molluscan shellfish or crustacea in a display tank; as frequently as necessary during food preparation to remove soil, contamination, and to prevent cross-contamination when changing food preparation tasks; when switching between working with raw food and working with RTE food; before donning gloves for working with food; and touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean exposed portions of arms.

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee to touch the water of the wash basin of the 3-compartment sink while putting in dishes, and then return to food handling activities without washing their hands. Employee was instructed to wash their hands between switching tasks and before returning to food handling. Employee was also coached to wash their hands and switch gloves between handling raw chicken and raw fish, since they were working at the fryer station. Ensure that employees wash their hands after switching tasks, handling different types of raw animal meats, and any other instances required in this code.

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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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed there to be no Employee Illness Log onsite. It was discussed with Person-in-charge (PIC) that they must record all instances of employee diarrhea and vomiting. An employee illness log will be included in this report. Print and keep the illness log at the restaurant.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0123Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Train employees on effective steps to follow for the cleanup of vomit or diarrhea.

Inspector’s notes

Observed there to be no written procedures at the restaurant for the clean-up of a vomit/diarrhea event. Procedures will be included in this report. Print and maintain the clean-up procedures at the restaurant.

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 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed there to be a cracked light shield in the dishwashing area. Observed the ceiling above the stand-up cooler to be peeling. Repair these areas and keep physical facilities in good repair.

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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the ceiling tiles above the kitchen entrance to be dusty. Clean and keep 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 4626.0033APermits, 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 there to be no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite. Information on getting this certification will be included in this report. Ensure that a staff member gets this certification and that the certification is kept onsite.

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.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0035DGHIKMHandwashing

Official wording

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 there to be multiple high priority risk factors present at the restaurant; including violations related to handwashing, cooling methods, chemical management and chemical sanitizing, and maintenance of required documentation (Employee Illness Log). It was discussed with person in charge that there must be active oversight of food handling processes to ensure that risk factors are managed. A daily food safety checklist will be included in this report to assist. Ensure that there is an active approach to minimizing high priority food safety hazards.

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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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 9, 2024 · Original Source

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