Routine
Aug 31, 2026
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
Inspector’s notes
Boxes of food were stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Discontinue. Store on 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
In food preparation or dish washing areas, employees must not eat, drink from an unapproved container, or use tobacco.
Inspector’s notes
Employees were storing their water bottles and open food that they were eating on boxes of food in the walk-in cooler and the back storage area. Discontinue storing employee food and beverages on boxes of food. Use designated areas.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
The facility could not located their quat test strips. Provide.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
The last bathroom was missing employee handwashing signage. Post.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source