Meat Market · Minneapolis, MN

Tortilleria & Tienda La Poblanita

Name: Tortilleria & Tienda La Poblanita
Address: 1617 Lake St E, Minneapolis, MN

1617 Lake St E

Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine

Dec 11, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400BFood source and labeling

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed a large ham being sliced per customer order, without the proper datemarking. All TCS food packaged by a processing plant, when opened and held for more than 24 hours, must be datemarked to not exceed 7 days.

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 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed plates sitting in the handwashing sink. The sink is being used for purposes other than handwashing. The PIC was instructed to remove the plates and discontinue using the handwashing sink for the rinsing of plates or utensils.

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.

Official wording

Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests

Inspector’s notes

Observed mouse droppings on top of lard containers in the meat market area. The Person In Charge was asked to clean droppings and disinfect containers. Have your pest control operator address the active rodent activity more frequently and implement measures to prevent further infestation.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 23, 2024

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400BFood source and labeling

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed queso fresco being cut and portioned out for sale without proper date-marking. All TCS foods that are opened and held for more than 24 hours need to be date-marked so they do not exceed 7 days.

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 4626.0435AFood source and labeling

Official wording

Label all food packages as required by the law.

Inspector’s notes

Observed lard for sale in the meat market section of the store without the required labeling. Label all packaged food items sold with the appropriate labeling requirements.

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 4626.1620Chemicals

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 concentration of chlorine in sanitizer bucket to be higher than allowed. PIC was asked to locate chlorine test strips and use when preparing sanitizer solution.

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 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed handwashing station in meat market area being physically blocked by a cart. The cart was removed. Conversation was had with PIC regarding the importance of keeping the handwashing sink area clear and accessible. 2. Observed a cup in the handwashing sink. Handwashing sink is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Discontinue the use of the handwashing sink for the rinsing off plates/utensils.

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.

Oct 30, 2023

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400BFood source and labeling

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed queso fresco in display case with no dates. Date mark all TCS foods that are held for more than 24 hours so they do not exceed 7 days.

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

Observed meat slicer non-food contact surface rusted. Provide smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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 4626.0435AFood source and labeling

Official wording

Label all food packages as required by the law.

Inspector’s notes

Observed lard for sale without proper labeling. Person In Charge was asked provide labels for products.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 30, 2023 · Original Source