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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Unwind Corner Cafe LLC

822 Lake St W

Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 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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2 inspections

Follow-Up

Jan 28, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1085AOther

Official wording

Remove control valve located on the discharge side of the atmospheric vacuum breaker.

Inspector’s notes

There is a WYE splitter attached to the faucet of the mop sink. These control valves are not allowed on sinks with a required atmospheric vacuum breaker. Remove the WYE splitter from this sink.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 19, 2026

Complete

Official score: 88 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0380EFood temperature

Official wording

Remove frozen fish from the reduced oxygen package prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing if using the running water method of thawing.

Inspector’s notes

Previously frozen raw salmon was thawing inside it's reduced oxygen packaging. Open the package to expose the fish to some oxygen during the thawing process.

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.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

No employee illness log was on-site. A sample employee illness log is being provided with the report and logging requirements were reviewed during the inspection. Maintain an employee illness log on-site, ensure that all shift leaders know how to use it and where to find it.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(1)Contamination

Official wording

Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector’s notes

Raw meats were storing above ready to eat foods such as bakery products in the upright cooler. Raw animal foods were moved during the inspection. Ensure that raw animal foods are storing in a way that prevents 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.

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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

Facility is using black plastic takeout coffee cup lids. Discontinue procuring black plastic as it doesn't meet the cities Green to Go Ordinance. Informational flyer provided with the report.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1085AOther

Official wording

Remove control valve located on the discharge side of the atmospheric vacuum breaker.

Inspector’s notes

There is a WYE splitter attached to the faucet of the mop sink. These control valves are not allowed on sinks with a required atmospheric vacuum breaker. Remove the WYE splitter from this sink.

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, Jan 19, 2026 · Original Source

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