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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Tosca /Turtle Bread

3421 44th St W

Last inspected Sep 29, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine

Sep 29, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0506AEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Food service equipment must be certified for sanitation. The certification must be by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program.

Inspector’s notes

PASTA EXTRUDER IN BASEMENT WAS NOT NSF OR ANSI CERTIFIED. REPLACE WITH AN ANSI OR NSF CERTIFIED UNIT.

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 4626.0305Contamination

Official wording

Do not store food in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under unprotected sewer lines, under leaking water lines, under water lines on which water has condensed, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination.

Inspector’s notes

FOOD ITEMS OBSERVED STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT OF TOSCA. DISCONTINUE STORING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.

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 4626.1325A1Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON TURTLE BREAD SIDE OBSERVED WITHOUT FINISHES. CONCRETE FLOORING, EXPOSED JOISTS, AND UNCOVERED WALLS DO NOT MEET MINIMUM HEALTH CODES IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTALL APPROVED FINISHES IN THESE AREAS.

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, Sep 29, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 27, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Other

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE PRESENT AT HANDSINK ON TOSCA SIDE UPSTAIRS. PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HANDWASH REMINDER SIGNAGE.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0710BOther

Official wording

Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.

Inspector’s notes

NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE PRESENT FOR DISH MACHINE. PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0506AOther

Official wording

Food service equipment must be certified for sanitation. The certification must be by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program.

Inspector’s notes

PASTA EXTRUDER IN BASEMENT WAS NOT NSF OR ANSI CERTIFIED. REPLACE WITH AN ANSI OR NSF CERTIFIED UNIT.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0305Other

Official wording

Do not store food in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under unprotected sewer lines, under leaking water lines, under water lines on which water has condensed, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination.

Inspector’s notes

FOOD ITEMS OBSERVED STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT OF TOSCA AND SEVERAL ITEMS WERE ALSO OBSERVED STORED UNDERNEATH WASTE LINES IN TOSCA BASEMENT SIDE. DISCONTINUE STORING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1325A1Other

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON TURTLE BREAD SIDE OBSERVED WITHOUT FINISHES. CONCRETE FLOORING, EXPOSED JOISTS, AND UNCOVERED WALLS DO NOT MEET MINIMUM HEALTH CODES IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTALL APPROVED FINISHES IN THESE AREAS.

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

WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT OF TURTLE BREAD OBSERVED LEAKING. REPAIR LEAKING WALK-IN COOLER.

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, Sep 27, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 29, 2023

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442AOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE PRESENT ON MENU. THE CAESAR DRESSING CONTAINS RAW EGGS AND SHOULD BE DENOTED ON THE MENU. SOFT COOKED EGGS ARE ALSO PRESENT ON THE MENU AND SHOULD BE DENOTED AS UNDERCOOKED.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Other

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE PRESENT AT HANDSINK ON TOSCA SIDE UPSTAIRS. PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HANDWASH REMINDER SIGNAGE.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0710BOther

Official wording

Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.

Inspector’s notes

NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE PRESENT FOR DISH MACHINE. PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1070AOther

Official wording

Have enough handwashing sinks for convenient use by employees.

Inspector’s notes

HANDWASH SINK IN THE BASEMENT WAS NOT WORKING. REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 1 HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA OF TOSCA.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0506AOther

Official wording

Food service equipment must be certified for sanitation. The certification must be by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program.

Inspector’s notes

PASTA EXTRUDER IN BASEMENT WAS NOT NSF OR ANSI CERTIFIED. REPLACE WITH AN ANSI OR NSF CERTIFIED UNIT.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0305Other

Official wording

Do not store food in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under unprotected sewer lines, under leaking water lines, under water lines on which water has condensed, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination.

Inspector’s notes

FOOD ITEMS OBSERVED STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT OF TOSCA AND SEVERAL ITEMS WERE ALSO OBSERVED STORED UNDERNEATH WASTE LINES IN TOSCA BASEMENT SIDE. DISCONTINUE STORING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1300Other

Official wording

Maintain the refuse, recyclables, and returnable storage areas and enclosures clean, free of litter, unnecessary items and nonfunctional, no longer used equipment.

Inspector’s notes

OUTDOOR GARBAGE PAD OBSERVED SOILED. KEEP THIS AREA CLEAN TO LIMIT PEST NUISANCES.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1325A1Other

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON TURTLE BREAD SIDE OBSERVED WITHOUT FINISHES. CONCRETE FLOORING, EXPOSED JOISTS, AND UNCOVERED WALLS DO NOT MEET MINIMUM HEALTH CODES IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTALL APPROVED FINISHES IN THESE AREAS.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT OF TURTLE BREAD OBSERVED LEAKING. REPAIR LEAKING WALK-IN COOLER. SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF TURTLE BREAD OBSERVED RUSTED. REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING. PLUMBING OF EQUIPMENT IN TOSCA UPSTAIRS PREP KITCHEN OBSERVED LEAKING. REPAIR LEAKING EQUIPMENT.

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, Sep 29, 2023 · Original Source

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