Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Town Hall Lanes

Name: Town Hall Lanes
Address: 5019 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

5019 34th Ave S

Last inspected Nov 13, 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.

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3 inspections

Routine

Nov 13, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(4)Contamination

Official wording

Protect food from cross-contamination by using packages or covered containers.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UNCOVERED SQUARE ICE CUBES IN FREEZER. COVER ICE TO PROTECT FROM CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

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 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXPIRED TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER. PROVIDE A PACKAGE OF NONEXPIRED TEST STRIPS.

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 4626.0955BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Store all clean equipment and utensils in a self-draining position that permits air drying and covered and inverted.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PLASTIC DRINKING CUPS STACKED WHILE STILL WET. DRY CUPS BEFORE STACKING TO PREVENT BACTERIAL GROWTH.

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 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

MOST TO GO CONTAINERS ON SITE WERE RECYCLABLE OR COMPOSTABLE, BESIDES FOR PE LINED SOUP TAKEOUT CONTAINERS. PROVIDE A RECYCLABLE OR COMPOSTABLE SOUP TAKEOUT CONTAINER. SENDING MORE INFORMATION WITH REPORT.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 7, 2024

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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 FOODS IN LARGE AND SMALL PREP LINE COOLERS ABOVE 41*F. SEE TEMPERATURE CHART FOR DETAILS. COLD, TCS FOODS SHOULD REMAIN AT 41*F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO TURN DOWN TEMPERATURE DIALS ON COOLERS AND MONITOR TEMPERATURES. IF TEMPERATURES DO NOT DECREASE WITHIN AN HOUR OR TWO, CALL FOR REPAIR OF COOLERS.

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 4626.0490Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Discontinue using wood and wood wicker as a food contact surface.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WOOD CUTTING BOARDS AND PLATTERS ONSITE. DISCONTINUE USING WOOD AS A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TWO COOLERS NOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41*F OR BELOW. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT SHOULD HOLD FOODS AT 41*F OR BELOW. MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR.

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, Nov 7, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 2, 2023

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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

OBSERVED MISSING ASTERISKS ON MENU NEXT TO BURGERS TO DENOTE THAT FOODS MAY BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PROVIDE ASTERISKS NEXT TO MENU ITEMS THAT MAY BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND NEXT TO CONSUMER WARNING.