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The Fresh Market

425 7th St S

Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine

Feb 13, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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

The coffee cups were PE lined paper, which is not compostable or recyclable. Replace with compostable or recyclable containers.

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

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

The open air coolers had food measured above 41 F: -Cheese 43 F -Milk 44 F -Sandwich 45 F Lower the units and ensure the food is held at 41 F or below.

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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minorCode MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)Other

Official wording

STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not stocked the following: Title 10, MCO 203.10 (a)-(j). Comply immediately.

Inspector’s notes

For the Minneapolis Staple food ordinance, the facility did not have the correct amount of fruit/vegetables or whole grains. Provide the following: Fruit and Vegetables: Minimum amount: 30 lbs. or 50 items Varieties: 7 kinds with 4 being fresh and up to 3 frozen Restrictions: No more than 50% of any single variety and no added ingredients Whole grains: Total pounds: Must have at least 8 pounds Varieties: 6 types Packaging: Any size container (except no single servings) Ingredient requirement: Whole grain must be the first ingredient

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 13, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 14, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

The facility could not locate their chlorine test strips. Provide.

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 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

The coffee cups were PE lined paper, which is not compostable or recyclable. Replace with compostable or recyclable containers.

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, Feb 14, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 14, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

The facility could not find their sanitizer test strips for their coffee area 3-compartment sink. Provide.

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 4626.0820CFood temperature

Official wording

Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices must be accurate within the intended range of use and maintained in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

The thermometer was broken in the front displace cooler. Replace.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source

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