Routine
Jul 30, 2026
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Inspector’s notes
Some of the wall surfaces in the meat market and grocery store were bare particle boards that need to be painted so that they non absorbent.
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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Install or replace wall and ceiling attachments including light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall mounted fans, decorative items and other attachments to be easily cleanable.
Inspector’s notes
Some of the light fixtures were loose or missing as well as one area where the ceiling tile was missing. Repair and replace these.
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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Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.
Inspector’s notes
soap was missing from the hand sink but some was found and placed there.
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 problemsOfficial wording
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
Paper towels were missing from the hand sink but some were found and placed at the 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 problemsOfficial wording
Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
Inspector’s notes
There were several items blocking access to the handsink, but they were immediately moved.
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.
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Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.
Inspector’s notes
There were many items (tools etc.) that were intermixed with other items in the meat cutting area. Remove these or make a separate area where these can be stored and not be inter mixed with items essential to the business.
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.
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Label all food packages as required by the law.
Inspector’s notes
The bulk cut meat needs to be labeled so that the amount and the identity of the meat is known.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source