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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

The Salad Bar

40 7th St S

Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine

Nov 19, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

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

Date mark squeeze bottles stored longer than 24 hours in coolers. Also date mark other opened TCS foods and salad dressings

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
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

1) In the Coldwell observed almost all food items at elevated temperatures. See attached temperature chart. Service unit so that it maintains all cold TCS foods at 41*F or less. 2) Small cooler in storeroom was observed holding an ambient temperature of 57*F. Discontinue using this small cooler to store TCS foods.

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

1) In the Coldwell observed almost all food items at elevated temperatures. See attached temperature chart. Maintain all cold TCS foods at 41*F or less. Note: A suggestion would be to use time as public health control due to the limited time you are open for business each day. By using time all leftover food at the end of the day would need to be discarded. See attached form on using time. 2) Small cooler in storeroom was observed holding an ambient temperature of 57*F. Discontinue using this small cooler to store TCS foods.

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 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

Observed posted business license expired 4/1/25. Post valid business license.

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 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily

Inspector’s notes

Observed strength of quat sanitizer in sanitizer bucket was only 100 PPM. Maintain quat between 200 - 400 PPM.

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 4626.1070AHandwashing

Official wording

Have enough handwashing sinks for convenient use by employees.

Inspector’s notes

Observed an employee prepping / repackaging food in storeroom which is about 100 yards distant from restaurant. There is no hand wash sink in close proximity to storeroom. Additionally there are unapproved floor surfaces at storeroom prep table. Discontinue all food prep / repacking in this storeroom.

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 4626.0380EFood temperature

Official wording

Remove frozen fish from the reduced oxygen package prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing if using the running water method of thawing.

Inspector’s notes

In storeroom cooler observed frozen Salmon being defrosted in ROP'd packaging. Instructions on packaging instruct frozen fish fillets to be removed from packaging before thawing. Comply with instructions on packaging.

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 4626.1335ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Inspector’s notes

In storeroom there is unapproved flooring and no coved base beside table being used to re-package dressings and other food items. Provide approved floor finishes (and handsink) in this room if you are going to continue repackaging food items in this room.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 20, 2024

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Other

Official wording

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

Provide paper towels in dispensers at hand wash sink.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400AOther

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

Date mark squeeze bottles stored longer than 24 hours in coolers. Also date mark other opened TCS foods and salad dressings.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The door to the 1-door Continental lowboy refrigerator would not close and was ajar between 1-2 inches. Ambient air temp of cooler was 57*F. Repair cooler door so that it closes and stays closed. Door gasket is also torn. Repair torn gasket. Do not use this unit until it has been repaired and is holding TCS foods at 41*F or less.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Other

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Correct the following: 1) Observed 5 bags of chopped lettuce in lowboy with non-closing door at a temperature of 51*F. Maintain all cold TCS foods at 41*F or less. (lettuce discarded). 2) In the Coldwell observed sliced tomatoes at 42*F, hard boiled eggs at 43*F and salmon at 45*F. Maintain all cold TCS foods at 41*F or less.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 20, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 6, 2023

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Other

Official wording

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

Provide paper towels in dispensers at hand wash sinks.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DOther

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

The current Certified Food Protection Manager's (CFPM) certification was not posted on site. Post copy of State of Minnesota Registered CFPM certificate in a conspicuous location. Note: Sonia's CFPM certificate expires 12/19/23. Please renew certificate.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0780COther

Official wording

Discontinue the use of a food preparation sink for anything other than food preparation.

Inspector’s notes

Observed dirty utensils being placed in food prep sink. Discontinue this practice. The food prep sink is to be used for food prep only.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0515Other

Official wording

Stop using food contact surfaces with cracks, pits, chips, open seams or rough sections.

Inspector’s notes

Observed 2 scrapers with damaged non-cleanable handles. Replace these 2 scrapers with new ones.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275AOther

Official wording

When utensils are stored in food, keep the handles stored above the level of the food to prevent contamination.

Inspector’s notes

At the coldwell observed several scoop handles laying in and touching various RTE food products. Store scoops in such a manner that the handle is not touching the food product.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MCO 188.390Other

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the store's posted license expired 4/1/22. Obtain and post store's valid license.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 6, 2023 · Original Source

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