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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Vegan East

5501 34th Ave S

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine

Feb 18, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1325A1Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

APPROVED FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING SURFACES ARE MISSING IN THE BASEMENT WHERE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PACKAGED FOOD IS STORED. PROVIDE PROPER FINISHES.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 18, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1325A1Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

APPROVED FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING SURFACES ARE MISSING IN THE BASMENT WHERE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PACKAGED FOOD IS STORED. PROVIDE PROPER FINISHES.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 7, 2024

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955AContamination

Official wording

Store all clean equipment, utensils, linens, in a clean dry location where not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least six inches above the floor.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED KNIFES AND KNIFE RACK WITHIN A FEW INCHES OF GARBAGE CAN. PERSON IN CHARGE MOVED GARBAGE TO PREVENT UTENSILS FROM BECOMING CONTAMINATED.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER AT 0 PPM IN BUCKET. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED ON SITE TO 300 PPM.

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

CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WAS NOT POSTED. POST A COPY AT THE ESTABLISHMENT.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1325A1Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING PROPER FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING FINISHES IN LOWER LEVEL. FOR AREAS WHERE FOOD, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ARE STORED, PROVIDE PROPER FINISHES.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 7, 2024 · Original Source

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