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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Afra Cafe #285

2910 Pillsbury Ave

Last inspected Sep 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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When was Afra Cafe #285 last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 27, 2026. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 90).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Sep 16, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026.
Has Afra Cafe #285 ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 16, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine

Sep 27, 2026

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official Wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s Notes

There was not employee illness log being used. One was left with the operator.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s Notes

No test strips for checking the concentration of the sanitizer was available. Some strips were left with the operator.

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 problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

The sambusas in the front display was slightly above 41F (45F). It was set at 40F and turned down to 36F.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 27, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 16, 2025

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s Notes

Post a copy of the the Health Food license.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official Wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s Notes

The business did not have a copy of the employee illness log. One was given to the employee.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s Notes

An employee has taken a food safety class and gotten a CFPM certificate but it needs to be posted in the facility.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s Notes

No test strips were available at the the restaurant. Some were given to the employee to use.

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 problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source

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