Routine
Sep 2, 2026
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
Operator unable to locate test strips for quat sanitizer. Ensure you have test strips available for each type of sanitizer used 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
Label consumer self-dispensing bulk food with the following information: 1. manufacturer's or processor's label; 2. a card or sign with the common name of the food; 3. list of ingredients; 4. nutrition labeling, unless exempt.
Inspector’s notes
Observed ingredient label missing from self service beverage dispenser.
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 wording
Store food preparation or dispensing utensils that are used with non-TCS foods, such as ice, in a clean, protected location.
Inspector’s notes
Observed ice scoop handle in contact with the ice in ice machine in cafe area. Discussed with operator. Store scooper either handle up at all times, or in a separate, protected location
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 problemsOfficial wording
Discard food that is not from an approved source.
Inspector’s notes
During inspection, operator provided inspector with contact info for baker who provides baked goods for resale on site. Document given to inspector was a cottage food registration card. Inspector was unable to verify if cottage food producer holds any other license that would allow them to wholesale their products. Discussed with operator. Either provide documentation that these baked goods are produced in a licensed and inspected kitchen, or discontinue sourcing food from this unapproved source. Contact inspector with questions.
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, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source