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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Uncle Franky's

728 Broadway St Ne

Last inspected Oct 2, 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.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine

Oct 2, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1085ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Provide a pressure type vacuum breaker device on water supply lines used for water pressure cleaning systems, recoil hose reels, flex hose water supplies, or other situations where the control valve is located downstream from the water supply source. Atmospheric vacuum breakers are prohibited in these applications.

Inspector’s notes

There is a spray hose attached to the faucet at the mop sink. This is not approved, remove.

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 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

The certificate was not able to be located during inspection. Obtain and post.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0680BEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Provide sink compartments in the 3 compartment sink large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils.

Inspector’s notes

The three compartment sink is the small bar size and does not accommodate the larger dishes used on site. The basins of the three compartment sink must be large enough that at least 50% of the largest dishes can be submerged.

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 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed mop sink to be leaking. Repair.

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 MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Kitchen is in need of a deep cleaning. Clean floors, especially beneath equipment. Clean shelving above hot hold units in kitchen.

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 4626.1565ABDPests

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 unnecessary and unorganized items in the kitchen and in the basement. Excessive items provide harborage for pests. Observed mouse droppings in the basement. Remove unnecessary items. Store items so that floors can be cleaned and monitored for pest activity.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1720AFood temperature

Official wording

Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.

Inspector’s notes

To install a new three compartment sink plans will need to be submitted and approved. See our website linked below or contact your inspector with questions. https://www.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/business-assistance/run/food-safety/food-plan-review/

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 4, 2024

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1085AOther

Official wording

Provide a pressure type vacuum breaker device on water supply lines used for water pressure cleaning systems, recoil hose reels, flex hose water supplies, or other situations where the control valve is located downstream from the water supply source. Atmospheric vacuum breakers are prohibited in these applications.

Inspector’s notes

Observed spray nozzle at end of hose at mop sink. Spray nozzle is not allowed below the atmospheric vacuum break (AVB) of the mop sink. This is not allowed because it builds pressure against the AVB and breaks it. Remove spray nozzle when not in use

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

Handwashing sign/poster at hand sink is faded and unreadable. Inspector provided a new poster (sticker) during inspection. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0500BOther

Official wording

Remove single-service and single-use articles made from materials that are unsafe and unclean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed onion rings stored in plastic "thank you" bags. These bags are not approved for food contact and may leech chemicals into food. Provide food safe materials for food storage. Discussed with PIC while on site; PIC stated they would remove the bags.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DOther

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

Current Certified Food Protection Manager certificate (CFPM) is not posted. Provide current CFPM certificate and post.

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, Oct 4, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 5, 2023

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1085AOther

Official wording

Provide a pressure type vacuum breaker device on water supply lines used for water pressure cleaning systems, recoil hose reels, flex hose water supplies, or other situations where the control valve is located downstream from the water supply source. Atmospheric vacuum breakers are prohibited in these applications.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a spray nozzle on end of hose at mop sink. Spray nozzle is not allowed below the AVB of the mop sink. Remove spray nozzle when not in use.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0705BOther

Official wording

Have a thin-tipped food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of thin pieces of food.

Inspector’s notes

Thermometer on site is a dial thermometer. A thin tip thermometer is required to temp items such as hamburgers and hot dogs. Discussed thermometer types with PIC, provide.

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

Observed sign at handwashing sink to be faded so much that it could not be read. Provide a new hand wash sign at hand sink.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285COther

Official wording

Store moist wiping cloths used with raw animal foods in separate sanitizing solution from cloths used for other purposes.

Inspector’s notes

Observed wet wiping cloth on counter. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on side of sanitizer bucket, out of the solution. when cloths are wet they must be stored in sanitizer solution to prevent microbial growth. Only dry cloth may be stored outside of sanitizer solutions.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1335AOther

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Inspector’s notes

Observed freezers and coolers stored in basement. Floors are carpeted, walls are painted drywall. These are not approved surfaces to store this equipment. Provide approved surfaces.

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, Oct 5, 2023 · Original Source

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