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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

West Bank Grocery

417 Cedar Ave S

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Routine

Apr 30, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the caulk coming oiff of the handsink or gone altogether. Reattach the handsink and apply new caulk.

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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavily soiled areas in need of cleaning and increased frequency of cleaning: behind the grill at floor to wall juncture, under cooking equipment and up the back walls. freezer door tracks, soap dispenser and walls around handsink.

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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0850Food temperature

Official wording

Clean food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment, including microwave ovens, at least every 24 hours.

Inspector’s notes

Observed microwave dirty prior to opening up. Clean the microwave oven at least once/24 hours and after use.

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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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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a pallet holding up the dessert cooler. Obtain the proper part for the cooler stand and fix it.

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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0450BCDECleaning and sanitizing

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Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition

Inspector’s notes

Observed tinfoil lining the side grill and torn into several pieces. Remove aluminum foil lining and do not use it,

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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

May 7, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.435B (1-4,6-7)Other

Official wording

Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0240Other

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Label all containers of food and food ingredients with their common name.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 7, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 23, 2025

Complete

Official score: 70 · Understand this area’s scale

18 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A1Other

Official wording

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 Gyro meat within a hot-hold pan at 88F for the past 1 hour. The heat source was observed off. This was corrected by reheating the meat to 170F and replacing into pan on top of heat source. This was discussed and will be checked in 24 hrs.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0340A2Other

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Cook ratites, mechanically tenderized and injected meats, comminuted fish and meats, game animals commercially raised for food, and raw eggs for hot holding to or above 155 degrees F (68 degrees C) for 15 seconds or 150 degrees F (63 degrees C) for one minute, or 145 degrees F (66 degrees C) for three minutes.

Inspector’s notes

The heat source to the Gyro cone was observed turned off at the initial inspection from the past 1/2 hour, with an outer temp of 140F. This was discussed and chef returned the heat source and observed 160F on outer 1/4" of cone prior to cutting and placing into hot hold unit. This was discussed, corrected onsite and will be checked in 24 hrs.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Other

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a large area of broken/missing floor tile under the meat freezer area. Repair this area.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BOther

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Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the 3-comp sink used for cleaning/sanitizing without drain plugs. Purchase proper fitting plugs in order to properly wash, rinse and sanitize with full basins. This was discussed and will be checked in 24 hrs.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0705AOther

Official wording

Have a food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of foods.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no food thermometer available to monitor food temps. This was discussed and will be checked in 24 hrs.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0030DEFGHIOther

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The person in charge must be able to demonstrate their knowledge to the inspector of the importance of the following food handling procedures to preventing foodborne disease: handwashing; avoiding cross contamination; avoiding hand contact with ready-to-eat foods; time and temperature requirements for safely refrigerating, hot holding, cooling, and reheating TCS food; hazards of eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, and fish; food temperatures and cooking times required to safely cook TCS food including meat, poultry, eggs, and fish; foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms of an allergic reaction; identification of critical control points in a food service operation and steps to be taken to ensure the points are controlled.

Inspector’s notes

Observed first hour chef PIC could not demonstrate an OVERALL knowledge of the importance of the food handling procedures to prevent foodborne disease: When and how to wash hands, leading to cross-contamination between raw meat and ready to eat foods. Using sani-dipped knives for cutting cooked meat. What temperature to hot hold ready to eat meat. What temperature to reheat and further hot hold cooked meat. Continuous cooking requirements for gyro cone product and final end-product temperature. Proper chlorine sani amounts for 3-comp sink set up.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0035DGHIKMOther

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The person in charge must make sure employees follow proper food safety procedures, including: • Proper handwashing • Preventing cross-contamination from bare hands • Proper cooking of TCS foods • Proper cooling of TCS foods • Proper hot and cold temperatures of TCS foods • Preventing plumbing cross connections • Properly sanitizing equipment and utensils

Inspector’s notes

Observed thru discussion and further observation that CFPM oversight and routine monitoring of chef PIC duties is not occurring for control of the violations. The violations are listed separately.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.435B (1-4,6-7)Other

Official wording

Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no food label requirements on the factory-made cakes and desserts packaged in the front display cooler. This was discussed and the label from the manufacturer will be used within the cooler. This item will be checked in 24 hrs.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C1Other

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Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule.

Inspector’s notes

Observed chlorine sani amount being set up at 3-comp sink at less than 50 ppm. This was discussed and adjusted to 200 ppm.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1440Other

Official wording

Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no supply of handsoap at either of 2 handsinks. This was corrected onsite.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Other

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Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device

Inspector’s notes

Observed no hand towels at either handsink. This was corrected onsite.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840COther

Official wording

Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed mildly soiled handles, door tracks and legs of equipment within the grill area. Clean and maintain clean.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520AOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed caulking at all handsinks and 3-comp sink either moldy, dirty or separated. Replace and/or clean

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0240Other

Official wording

Label all containers of food and food ingredients with their common name.

Inspector’s notes

Observed spices on the prep table without labels. This was discussed.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0287AOther

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Single-use gloves must be used for only one task and be discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the chef PIC using one set of gloves while cooking at grill, spicing meat, making sandwiches and operating sani bucket. This was discussed and tongs, spoons and additional barriers are to be used in some of the operations.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275COther

Official wording

Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

Observed knives used to cut gyro meat stored in sani bucket. This was discussed and utensils were taken to back warewash area for cleaning.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Other

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Observed large sauce containers out of refrigeration from 1.5 hours prior. This was discussed and items moved to mechanical refrigeration.

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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

No signage observed at grill handsink. This was discussed.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 25, 2024

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A1Other

Official wording

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 gyro meat on hot hold at 70F. The operator returned meat to the stove and reheated 165F while turning up the hot hold unit.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0340A2Other

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Cook ratites, mechanically tenderized and injected meats, comminuted fish and meats, game animals commercially raised for food, and raw eggs for hot holding to or above 155 degrees F (68 degrees C) for 15 seconds or 150 degrees F (63 degrees C) for one minute, or 145 degrees F (66 degrees C) for three minutes.

Inspector’s notes

Observed gyro meat cone on the spit without heat applies. Maintain cooking temperature until the product is done. Shave meat cone as it cooks and place either in hot hold or cold hold.

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minorCode MCO 204.30BOther

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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 large white styofoam being used for takeout orders. Obtian appropriate to-go items from the information provided on the website: https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/business-assistance/run/food-business-rules/green-to-go/

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABOther

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All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

The handsink in the kitchen is falling off the wall. Secure the sink and maintain the equipment.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 25, 2024 · Original Source

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