Routine
Sep 12, 2026
Complete
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 12, 2026 · Original Source
Food Truck · Minneapolis, MN
Vang Express LLC
200 East Lyndale Ave N
Last inspected Sep 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsRoutine
Jul 31, 2025
Complete
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
Observed quaternary ammonium test strips to be missing. Provide applicable test strips to monitor the sanitizer concentration.
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 problemsminorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Handwashing
Official wording
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
Observed hand washing signage to be missing at the hand sink. Provide and post applicable signage at hand sink.
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 problemsminorCode MCO 204.30BOther
Official wording
GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
Inspector’s notes
Observed Styrofoam to go containers present on mobile food trailer. These items are not compliant with the Minneapolis Green to Go Packaging ordinance. Replace referenced items with either recyclable or compostable products. An informational sheet on acceptable products is being sent out with the inspection report.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 31, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Jul 18, 2024
Complete
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
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
Observed no certified food protection manager. Maintain a certified food protection manager as required.
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 issuesminorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no certified food protection manager certificate on site. Post and maintain a certified food protection manager certificate as required.
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 issuescriticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther
Official wording
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
Inspector’s notes
Observed no employee illness log on site. Maintain an employee illness log as required.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 18, 2024 · Original Source