Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
There was no hand wash sign at front hand wash sink. Provide a hand wash sign at this 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.
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
There were no paper towels in dispensers at both the front and back room hand wash sinks. Provide and maintain paper towels in dispensers at all times.
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.
There was no soap in dispenser at back room hand wash sink. Provide and maintain soap in soap dispensers at all times. This was corrected by PIC.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275ECleaning and sanitizing
Official 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 stored directly on top of ice machine. Store ice scoop in a clean and sanitized container. This was corrected by PIC.
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.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
Correct the following: 1)Observed numerous TCS foods at elevated temperatures on Coldwells and in refrigerators. See attached temperature chart on this report. 2) Observed opened containers of peanut sauce and teriyaki sauce on establishment shelves. Label states to refrigerate products after opening. 3) Observed Tofu in 1-door Upright refrigerator at 50*F. Maintain all cold TCS foods at 41*F or less.
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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils
Official wording
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
Correct the following: 1) In the back room observed True cooler #3 was holding an ambient temperature of 50F. Repair unit so that it maintains a temperature of 41*F or less. Until repaired discontinue using this unit to hold any TCS foods. 2) At front line observed ambient temperature of 2-door lowboy at 49*F. Repair unit so that it maintains a temperature of 41*F or less.
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.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
There was no hand wash sign at front hand wash sink. Provide a hand wash sign at this 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.
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
There were no paper towels in dispensers at both the front and back room hand wash sinks. Provide and maintain paper towels in dispensers at all times.
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.
There was no soap in dispenser at back room hand weash sink. Provide and maintain soap in soap dispensers at all times.
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.
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0900Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee wash equipment and utensils at 3-comp sink and placed them on shelf for use. No attempt was made to sanitize the utensils. Follow the following when ware washing: 1st compartment wash with detergent 2nd compartment clear rinse with water 3rd compartment sanitize with approved sanitizer Discussed these procedures with PIC.
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 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
Inspector’s notes
There were no sanitizing buckets being used to keep sanitizer cloths between use. Use sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer for storage of wiping cloths between useage.
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 4626.0275ECleaning and sanitizing
Official 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 stored directly on top of ice machine. Store ice scoop in a clean and sanitized container.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400AFood source and labeling
Official wording
Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.
Inspector’s notes
Label and date mark TCS foods stored in squeeze bottles as described above in Coldwell units and refrigerators.
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.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s notes
Observed bagged lettuce in True cooler #3 at 54*F. Maintain all cold TCS foods at 41*F or less. Note: Bagged lettuce moved to cooler that was holding an ambient temperature of 40*F.
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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils
Official wording
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s notes
In the back room observed True cooler #3 was holding an ambient temperature of 54*F. Repair unit so that it maintains a temperature of 41*F or less. Until repaired discontinue using this unit to hold any TCS foods.
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.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
There was no hand wash sign at front hand wash sink. Provide a hand wash sign at this 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.
Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s notes
Observed a box of shell eggs stored above a box of lettuce. Store shell eggs separate from or beneath RTE foods like lettuce. This was immediately corrected by manager.
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.