Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
Inspector’s notes
MOP WAS STORED WET ON THE SIDE OF THE MOP SINK. PROVIDE AND USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.
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.
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
NO STATE REGISTERED CFPM CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. GO TO AN APPROVED SERVSAFE CLASS AND THEN SUBMIT DIPLOMA TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. APPLY ONLINE. ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR STATE CERTIFICATE, PLEASE POST IT ON A VISIBLE PLACE. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
Inspector’s notes
STATE REGISTERED CFPM CERTIFICATE WAS NOT POSTED. POST CERTIFICATE IN A VISIBLE PLACE.
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.
Make sure light fixtures have light shields or shatter-resistant light bulbs in areas with: • Exposed food • Clean equipment and utensils • Clean linens • Unwrapped single-service items
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNPROTECTED FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WAREWASHING ROOM. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD (S) OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULB (S) FOR THIS ROOM.
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.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING INSIDE GLASS DISPLAY COOLER 2 (FOR CUSTOMERS AT CHEESE SHOP). FOR EXAMPLE: GRASS FED CHEESE AT 46F. SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( INSTRUCTED PIC TO TURNED DOWN SETTINGS FOR NOW AND TO CHECK AIR FLOW AT THIS COOLER.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1530ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.
Inspector’s notes
DISHWASHER HOOD WAS DUSTY / DIRTY. CLEAN THIS HOOD.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
Inspector’s notes
STATE REGISTERED CFPM CERTIFICATE WAS NOT POSTED. POST CERTIFICATE IN A VISIBLE PLACE.
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.
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 UNPROTECTED ICE WAND STORED INSIDE THE FREEZER. THIS IS A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE UTENSIL AND MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR-DRY WAND, THEN PROTECT UTENSIL FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE FREEZER.
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.
Make sure light fixtures have light shields or shatter-resistant light bulbs in areas with: • Exposed food • Clean equipment and utensils • Clean linens • Unwrapped single-service items
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNPROTECTED FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE PREP ROOM. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD (S) OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULB (S) FOR THIS ROOM.
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.
OBSERVED FEW MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING TILES.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Inspector’s notes
WALL BY AIR VENT (ABOVE BREAD SHELF) WAS DIRTY WITH FUZZY DEBRIS. CLEAN WALLS IN THE FACILITY.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0875Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wash food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils to effectively remove or loosen soils.
Inspector’s notes
OPERATOR WAS ONLY SANITIZING SLICER. THE WASH AND RINSE STEP WERE MISSING. YOU MUST WASH (WATER + DISH DETERGENT), THEN RINSE WITH CLEAN WATER AND FINALLY SANITIZE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT / UTENSILS WITH AN APPROVED SANITIZER. THIS WAS REVIEWED ON SITE.
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.
Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEMON CAPER CHICKEN BELOW 135F DURING HOT HOLDING. SEE TEMP. CHART. KEEP TCS FOODS AT 135F OR MORE DURING HOT HOLDING. INSTRUCTED PIC TO INCREASE SETTINGS (MORE HEAT) OF THIS UNIT OR TO MOVE FOOD TO NEARBY BUFFET LINE UNIT THAT IS KEEPING HOT TEMPERATURES.
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.