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
There is no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) registered with the State of Minnesota for the establishment. Designated CFPM has taken approved course but has not registered with the State yet. Sent link for registration with emailed report. Register with the State of Minnesota and post certificate for inspectors to verify during inspection.
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.
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
There is no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) registered with the State of Minnesota for the establishment. Designated CFPM has taken approved course but has not registered with the State yet. Sent link for registration with emailed report. Register with the State of Minnesota and post certificate for inspectors to verify during inspections.
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.
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
There is no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) for the establishment. A designated individual has already taken a preliminary course, but has not registered with the State of Minnesota (MN). Provided copy of application to State of MN with emailed report. Complete application and send to State. Once certificate is obtained from State, post in establishment. Keep CFPM current at all times.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0300ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
Inspector’s notes
Shelving unit in dry storage area has a shelf that has sunk below 6 inches. Readjust shelf and maintain at least 6 inches off the floor to allow for frequent cleaning and inspection underneath the shelves.
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.
Have a food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of foods.
Inspector’s notes
The food thermometer on site was observed not functional at the time of inspection. Repair this one, or provide a new thermometer to monitor food temperatures.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
There was no chlorine sanitizer test kit available on site for the chlorine sanitizer used in the establishment. Provide a chlorine sanitizer test kit to monitor sanitizer concentrations.
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.