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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Tony's Diner

1327 4th St Se

Last inspected Dec 23, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Routine

Dec 23, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · 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

The facility still does not have state of Minnesota Department of Health Certified Food Protection Manager for the facility's food operation. Note: For details how to be certified, please see the link: Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health .

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 4626.1580ABFacility maintenance

Official wording

Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.

Inspector’s notes

The facility had excessive storage of non-functional items in the basement. Note: Remove all unnecessary items and clean and organize the entire basement as required.

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 4626.1385APests

Official wording

Replace insect control devices used to electrocute or stun flying insects with devices that are designed to retain the insects within the device.

Inspector’s notes

Old mice droppings still observed in the basement. Note: No fresh infestation or live mice observed at this time. Note: Clean up droppings and use a professional pest control service.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0780BFood temperature

Official wording

Provide a separate food preparation sink for washing or thawing food if a new food product is added to the menu or in an extensively remodeled food establishment that requires washing or thawing in a sink.

Inspector’s notes

There is no prep sink in the facility. No thawing or food preparation or vegetable washing practice observed at the time of inspection. Three party sink only Note: Provide separate preparation sink as required.

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 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Not all wiping cloths stored in the sanitizer buckets between use. A few wet wiping cloths found stored on the prep tables. Note: Store all wet wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer solutions between use at all times.

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 4626.0240Food source and labeling

Official wording

Label all containers of food and food ingredients with their common name.

Inspector’s notes

Foods such as oil and butter in squeeze bottles on the cook line not labeled. Note: Label them with at least common food names for easy identification.

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 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Damaged/ and missing ceiling tiles seen above the walk-in cooler area. Damaged wall also seen at the dishwasher area as well. Note: Replace/ 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 4626.1345AFacility maintenance

Official wording

Properly cove and seal floor-wall junctures.

Inspector’s notes

The coving at floor-wall juncture at walk-in cooler areas was damaged and need repair. Note: Repair and seal the coving

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 4626.0442AFood temperature

Official wording

Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

Inspector’s notes

Consumer advisory not provided on the menu for protein food (hamburger) served undercooked per customers request- such as medium, rare, etc. Note: For details, see the consumer advisory fact sheet sent with the report.

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 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.

Inspector’s notes

Cloth towel observed being used under cutting board for stability. Note: PIC removed for correction. Use smooth and easily cleanable surfaces such as plastic mate.

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, Dec 23, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Jan 14, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

10 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520AOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

There is still over storage and cluttering condition in the basement. Note: Clean and organize the entire basement.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

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

The facility still does not have state of Minnesota Department of Health Certified Food Protection Manager for the facility's food operation. Note: For details how to be certified, please see the link: Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1580ABOther

Official wording

Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.

Inspector’s notes

The facility had excessive storage of nonfunctional items in the basement. Note: Remove unnecessary items and clean and organize the entire basement as required.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BOther

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Water leakage from the faucet of the 3-comp sink still not fixed. Plastic wrap found in use to prevent leaking. The end of the fountain faucet of the 3-compartment sink was also broken and need repair or replacement. Note: Remove wrap and repair all broken parts

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1385AOther

Official wording

Replace insect control devices used to electrocute or stun flying insects with devices that are designed to retain the insects within the device.

Inspector’s notes

Old mice droppings still observed in the basement. Note: No fresh infestation or live mice observed at this time. Note: Clean up droppings and use a professional pest control service.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0780BOther

Official wording

Provide a separate food preparation sink for washing or thawing food if a new food product is added to the menu or in an extensively remodeled food establishment that requires washing or thawing in a sink.

Inspector’s notes

There is no prep sink in the facility. No thawing or food preparation or vegetable washing practice observed at the time of inspection. Note: Provide it as required.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloths still found stored on the prep tables & counters throughout the facility. Note: Store all wet wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer solutions between use at all times.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0240Other

Official wording

Label all containers of food and food ingredients with their common name.

Inspector’s notes

Foods such as oil in squeeze bottles on the cook line not labeled. Note: Label them with at least common food names for easy identification.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Other

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Damaged and missing ceiling tiles seen above the walk-in coolers area. Note: Replace/ repair

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1345AOther

Official wording

Properly cove and seal floor-wall junctures.

Inspector’s notes

Coving damaged at floor-wall juncture at walk-in cooler areas. Note: Repair the coving for sealing

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, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 20, 2024

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

13 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520AOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

There was over storage and cluttering condition in the basement. Note: Clean and organize the entire basement.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

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

No state of Minnesota Department of Health Certified Food Protection Manager for the facility's food operation. Note: For details how to be certified, please see the link: Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1580ABOther

Official wording

Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.

Inspector’s notes

The facility had excessive storage of nonfunctional items in the basement. Note: Remove unnecessary items and clean and organize the entire basement.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BOther

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Water leaking from the faucet of the 3-comp sink. Plastic wrap found in use to prevent leaking. The end of the fountain faucet of the 3-compartment sink was also broken and need repair or replacement. Note: Remove wrap and repair all broken parts

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1385AOther

Official wording

Replace insect control devices used to electrocute or stun flying insects with devices that are designed to retain the insects within the device.

Inspector’s notes

Old mice droppings still observed in the basement. Note: Clean up droppings and use a professional pest control service.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0780BOther

Official wording

Provide a separate food preparation sink for washing or thawing food if a new food product is added to the menu or in an extensively remodeled food establishment that requires washing or thawing in a sink.

Inspector’s notes

There is no prep sink in the facility. No thawing or food preparation or vegetable washing practice observed at the time of inspection. Note: Provide it as required.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0287AOther

Official wording

Single-use gloves must be used for only one task and be discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation.

Inspector’s notes

Observed one single use glove being in use for all tasks. Employee not changing glove between switching tasks such as touching nonfood items and preparation of ready to eat foods and etc. Note: Employees must change gloves and wash hands between switching tasks. Note: See food safety fact sheet sent with the report.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloths found stored on the prep tables & counters throughout the facility. Note: Store all wet wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer solutions between use at all times.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Other

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Cold TCS foods found sitting at ambient temperature at 3 compartment sink areas. Note: PIC stated that they are restocking after event catering.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390AOther

Official wording

Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

Inspector’s notes

Cut chicken breast found at 86 F being cooled sitting at ambient temperature on the cook line. Note: PIC stated that it was cooked less than an hour ago. Note: Relocated for rapid chilling. Note: For proper cooling methods, please see food safety fact sheet sent with the report.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0240Other

Official wording

Label all containers of food and food ingredients with their common name.

Inspector’s notes

Foods in squeeze bottles on the cook line not labeled. Note: Label them with at least common food names for easy identification.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Other

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Damaged and missing ceiling tiles seen above the walk-in coolers area. Note: Replace/ repair

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1345AOther

Official wording

Properly cove and seal floor-wall junctures.

Inspector’s notes

Coving damaged at floor-wall juncture at walk-in cooler areas. Note: Repair the coving for sealing.

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 20, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 9, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

10 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520AOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

There was over storage in the basement and dusty condition. Note: Clean the entire basement.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

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

The facility did not have a Minnesota Department of Health Certified Food Protection Manager. Note: For details how to be certified, please see the link: Initial and Renewal Process Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health (state.mn.us)

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0408AOther

Official wording

Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

Inspector’s notes

Time as public health control for safety found in use for butter held at ambient temperature. But no written procedure on site. Note: Develop written procedure for the products held at ambient temperatures. Note: For details, please see the template sent with the report.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1580ABOther

Official wording

Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.

Inspector’s notes

The facility had excess storage in the basement. Note: Remove unnecessary items and clean throw-out.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BOther

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Water leaking from the faucet of the 3-comp sink. Note: Repair.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1385AOther

Official wording

Replace insect control devices used to electrocute or stun flying insects with devices that are designed to retain the insects within the device.

Inspector’s notes

Mice droppings observed in the basement. Note: Clean up droppings and use a professional pest control service.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0780BOther

Official wording

Provide a separate food preparation sink for washing or thawing food if a new food product is added to the menu or in an extensively remodeled food establishment that requires washing or thawing in a sink.

Inspector’s notes

There is no prep sink in the facility. No thawing or food preparation or vegetable washing practice observed at the time of inspection. Note: Will be monitored during the next inspections.

In plain English

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

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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

Hinged EHL-96 PF To-Go black containers and #6 and PEL lined Coca-Cola beverage cups observed in use. Note: Replace them with products that comply with the city's ordinance such as cyclable, reusables or compostables. Note: For details, please see the To-Go flyer sent with report.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0287AOther

Official wording

Single-use gloves must be used for only one task and be discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation.

Inspector’s notes

Single use glove observed being in use for all tasks. Employee not changing glove between switching task such as breaking raw egg and continue on preparation of ready to eat foods. Note: Employees must change gloves and wash hands between switching tasks. Note: See food safety fact sheet sent with the report.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloths stored on the prep table between use. Note: Store all wet wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer solutions between use at all times.

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, Jan 9, 2024 · Original Source

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