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The Kenwood

2115 21st St W

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Routine

Apr 9, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

HAND WASHING SIGN WAS MISSING AT NEW BAR. PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH SINK USED 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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955AContamination

Official wording

Store all clean equipment, utensils, linens, in a clean dry location where not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least six inches above the floor.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UNPROTECTED ICE WAND STORED INSIDE THE FREEZER. THIS IS A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE UTENSIL AND MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR-DRY WAND, THEN PROTECT UTENSIL FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE FREEZER. ICE WAND WAS MOVED TO THE WAREWASHING ROOM.

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 4626.0275ECleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Store food preparation or dispensing utensils that are used with non-TCS foods, such as ice, in a clean, protected location.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LYING ON ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. STORE ICE SCOOP IN AN APPROVED LOCATION. PIC MOVED SCOOP TO AN APPROVED LOCATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.

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 4626.0805C1Chemicals

Official wording

Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule.

Inspector’s notes

DISH MACHINE WAS REGISTERING 0PPM OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE BAR. RANGE FOR CHLORINE IS 50-200PPM. REPAIR / CALIBRATE DISH MACHINE. PIC PRIME AND REPLACE CHLORINE BOTTLE. NEW READING WAS 200PPM.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

May 1, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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 BOTTOM SHELVES TO BE RUSTED ON FEW PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. REPLACE SHELVES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEAL GASKET WAS BROKEN AT LOWBOY COOLER (MIDDLE). REPLACE BROKEN SEAL GASKET. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SOME COOLERS ARE NOT KEEPING FOOD AT REPAIR ANY COOLER NOT KEEPING FOOD UNDER 41F. SEE TEMP. CHART.

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 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING. FOR EXAMPLE: RED SAUCE AT 46F AND CHEESE AT 42.2F. SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( INSTRUCTED PIC TO TURN DOWN SETTINGS FOR NOW. DISCUSSED TO DO NOT “DOUBLE STACK” CONTAINERS. REPAIR ANY UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT

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 4626.1540Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s notes

MOP WAS STORED UPSIDE DOWN AT THE MOP SINK. PROVIDE AND USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.

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, May 1, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 17, 2025

Complete

Official score: 84 · Understand this area’s scale

12 recorded violations

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 BOTTOM SHELVES TO BE RUSTED ON FEW PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. REPLACE SHELVES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEAL GASKET WAS BROKEN AT LOWBOY COOLER (MIDDLE). REPLACE BROKEN SEAL GASKET.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400AFood source and labeling

Official wording

Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HOT BRINE PICKLED ONIONS DATED 4/6/25. THESE SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED OR DISCARDED BY 4/13/25. USE OR DISCARD TCS FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY OF PREPARATION. DAY OF PREPARATION IS CONSIDERED “DAY ONE”. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DISCARD PAST DUE FOOD ITEM.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1070AHandwashing

Official wording

Have enough handwashing sinks for convenient use by employees.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED POTATO SHREDDER (FRENCH FRIES) MOUNTED ON A BASEMENT WALL. BASEMENT IS NOT SET UP FOR FOOD PREPARATION. REMOVE POTATO SHREDDER OR SUBMIT FOOD PLANS TO CONVERT THIS AREA FOR FOOD PREPARATION INCLUDING ADDING A NEW HAND WASHING SINK.

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
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

OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING. FOR EXAMPLE: BEEF AT 47F AND CHEESE AT 49F. SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( INSTRUCTED PIC TO TURN DOWN SETTINGS FOR NOW. DISCUSSED TO DO NOT “DOUBLE STACK” CONTAINERS.

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 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

CEILING VENT WAS DUSTY INSIDE WAREWASHING ROOM. CLEAN CEILING VENT.

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 LARGE CONTAINER WITH COOKED FOOD (OSSO). FOOD WAS REGISTERING 46F AT THE CENTER. FOOD WAS MADE YESTERDAY. DO NOT USE LARGE CONTAINERS TO COOL FOOD. USE AN EFFECTIVE METHOD TO COOL FOOD FROM 135F TO 41F. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DISCARD FOOD IMPROPERLY COOLED. COOLING HANDOUTS AND INFORMATION IS ATTACHED TO YOUR EMAIL.

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 4626.0385AFood temperature

Official wording

Cool cooked TCS food: • Within two hours from 135 to 70 degrees F, and • Within a total of six hours from 135 to 41 degrees F or less

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER WITH COOKED FOOD (OSSO). FOOD WAS REGISTERING 46F AT THE CENTER. FOOD WAS MADE YESTERDAY. NO COOLING CURVE LOG WAS AVAILABLE FOR THIS FOOD. YOU MUST FOLLOW THE COOLING CURVE AND EFFICIENTLY COOL YOUR FOOD FROM 135F TO 41F OR BELOW IN LESS THAN 6 HOURS. FASTER IS BETTER. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DISCARD FOOD IMPROPERLY COOLED. COOLING HANDOUTS AND INFORMATION IS ATTACHED TO YOUR EMAIL.

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 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 SMALL SOUP CONTAINER MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC). DO NOT BUY UNAPPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTICS. SEE HANDOUT ATTACHED.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

HAND WASHING SIGN WAS MISSING INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM (BASEMENT) AND COOK LINE. PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH SINK USED BY FOOD WORKERS. PIC PROVIDED ONE FOR COOK LINE.

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 4626.0845EContamination

Official wording

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

OBSERVED DIRTY - MOLDY ICE MACHINE. CLEAN ICE MACHINE AS NEEDED.

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 4626.1540Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s notes

MOP WAS STORED UPSIDE DOWN AT THE MOP SINK. PROVIDE AND USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442BFood temperature

Official wording

The consumer advisory disclosure must include either: • A description of the food as raw or undercooked • An asterisk to a footnote describing the food as raw or undercooked

Inspector’s notes

ASTERISK WAS MISSING AT EGGS COOKED TO ORDER. ADD AN ASTERISK (*) NEXT TO REQUIRED FOOD ITEMS TO DIRECT CONSUMER TO FOOTNOTE WITH COMPLETE CONSUMER WARNING. ALSO UPDATE YOUR ONLINE MENU.

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, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Apr 25, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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 BOTTOM SHELVES TO BE RUSTED ON FEW PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. REPLACE SHELVES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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, Apr 25, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 11, 2024

Complete

Official score: 70 · Understand this area’s scale

18 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TONGS STORED INSIDE A SANITIZER BUCKET AT THE COOK LINE. DISCONTINUE THIS PRACTICE. STORE UTENSILS IN AN APPROVED, CLEAN, DRY AND SANITIZED LOCATION. TONGS WERE MOVED TO WAREWASHING AREA.

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 EGGS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS (RTE) SUCH AS DESSERT LIKE FLAN AND LEMON CAKE. ALWAYS STORE RAW PROTEINS ON BOTTOM SHELF BELOW RTE 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
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

ESTABLISHMENT WAS NOT ADEQUATELY EXECUTING ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL (AMC) WITH MULTIPLE HIGH PRIORITY (IMPORTANT) VIOLATIONS. MAKE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) IS EXECUTING ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL. SEE MANAGER CHECK LIST HANDOUT ATTACHED TO REPORT. REPEAT VIOLATIONS MAY GENERATE CITATIONS. CITATIONS START AT $200. ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS HAVE AN ASSOCIATED FEE OF $100.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040DPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

The person in charge must notify the regulatory authority of any complaint from a consumer having or suspected of having diarrhea or vomiting, norovirus, hepatitis A virus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or other enteric bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens.

Inspector’s notes

PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW HOW TO HANDLE CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINTS RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES (STARBUCKS LOCATION). YOU MUST REPORT TO MDH AT 1-877-FOOD-ILL ANY CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINT RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES (E.G: VOMITING, DIARRHEA, ETC). ALSO SHARE THIS PHONE NUMBER WITH AFFECTED CUSTOMER.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0030BCQPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

The person in charge must be able to explain: • Their responsibility for preventing the spread of foodborne illness by a food worker • The symptoms associated with a foodborne illness • How food workers must report illness symptoms and diseases • When a food worker must be excluded from work or restricted from working with food • When a food worker can return to work

Inspector’s notes

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE 24 HOURS / SYMPTOM FREE EXCLUSION REQUIREMENT TO RETURN TO WORK FOR EMPLOYEES HAVING BEEN EXCLUDED WITH SYMPTOMS SUCH AS VOMITING AND / OR DIARRHEA, ETC. MAKE SURE EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING TAKE PLACE TO INSTRUCT FOOD WORKERS TO STAY HOME FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS “SYMPTOM FREE” BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK.

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 4626.1620Chemicals

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

SANI BUCKET REGISTERING 500PPM OF QUAT SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DILUTE SOLUTION TO AN ACCEPTABLE RANGE (150-400PPM) BASED ON MANUFACTURER’S DIRECTIONS.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0385AFood temperature

Official wording

Cool cooked TCS food: • Within two hours from 135 to 70 degrees F, and • Within a total of six hours from 135 to 41 degrees F or less

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER WITH SOUP TIGHTLY COVERED DURING THE COOLING PROCESS. FOOD WAS REGISTERING AROUND 52F. FOOD WAS MADE YESTERDAY. NO COOLING CURVE LOG WAS AVAILABLE FOR THIS FOOD. YOU MUST FOLLOW THE COOLING CURVE AND EFFICIENTLY COOL YOUR FOOD FROM 135F TO 41F OR BELOW IN LESS THAN 6 HOURS. FASTER IS BETTER. PIC DISCARDED FOOD IMPROPERLY COOLED. COOLING HANDOUTS AND INFORMATION IS ATTACHED TO YOUR EMAIL.

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 4626.0390AFood temperature

Official wording

Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER WITH SOUP TIGHTLY COVERED DURING THE COOLING PROCESS. FOOD WAS REGISTERING AROUND 52F. FOOD WAS MADE YESTERDAY. DO NOT USE LARGE CONTAINERS TO COOL FOOD. USE ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED ABOVE TO EFFICIENTLY COOL FOOD. FOOD WAS DISCARDED.

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 LARGE CONTAINER WITH SOUP TIGHTLY COVERED DURING THE COOLING PROCESS. FOOD WAS REGISTERING AROUND 52F. FOOD WAS MADE YESTERDAY. DO NOT COVER / WRAP TCS FOOD DURING HOT COOLING OR COOLING FROM AMBIENT. FOOD WAS DISCARDED.

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 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

CEILING VENT WAS DUSTY INSIDE WAREWASHING ROOM. CLEAN CEILING VENT.

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 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

HAND WASHING SIGN WERE MISSING AT TWO HAND SINKS. PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH SINK USED 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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FEW MISSING CEILING TILES. REPLACE MISSING TILES SO PIPES ABOVE ARE NOT EXPOSED.

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
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 LARGE TOWEL BIN AND GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK. DO NOT STORE ANYTHING INSIDE OR IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINKS. DO NOT BLOCK ACCESS TO SINKS. PERSON IN CHARGE CLEARED ACCESS DURING INSPECTION.

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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES TO BE RUSTED ON FEW PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. REPLACE SHELVES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 4626.0380ABCFood temperature

Official wording

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 RED SAUCE THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP SINK SUBMERGE IN STAGNANT WATER. DISCONTINUE THIS PRACTICE AND FOLLOW ONE OF THE OPTIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE. PIC TURN WATER ON.

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 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING. FOR EXAMPLE: RAW EGGS AT 46F AND ORANGE AT 44F. SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( INSTRUCTED PIC TO TURN DOWN SETTINGS OR TO MOVE TCS FOOD TO ANOTHER LOCATION FOR NOW.

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 4626.0275DWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Store food preparation or dispensing utensils in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE-CREAM SCOOPS STORED INSIDE A CONTAINER WITH WATER. DISCONTINUE THIS PRACTICE. STORE UTENSILS IN AN APPROVED, CLEAN, DRY AND SANITIZED LOCATION. YOU COULD ALSO KEEP SCOOPS IN A DIPPING WELL WITH RUNNING WATER.

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 problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275FFood temperature

Official wording

Discontinue storing food preparation or dispensing utensils in a container of water that is not maintained at 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) and not cleaned when empty.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED INSIDE A CONTAINER WITH STAGNANT WATER IN BETWEEN USES (ROOM TEMP) AT THE COOK LINE. DISCONTINUE THIS PRACTICE. STORE UTENSILS IN AN APPROVED, CLEAN, DRY AND SANITIZED LOCATION. WATER WAS DRAINED DURING INSPECTION.

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, Apr 11, 2024 · Original Source

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