Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING. FOR EXAMPLE: EGG AT 42F. SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( MOVE TCS FOOD TO A COOLER THAT IS KEEPING FOODS AT THIS VIOLATION HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE LAST YEAR. IF FOUND AGAIN, THIS VIOLATION WILL GENERATE AN IMMEDIATE CITATION ON YOUR NEXT INSPECTION. CITATIONS START AT $200.
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.
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
Inspector’s Notes
NO EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MAINTAIN IN THE FACILITY A LOG TO BE ABLE TO RECORD REQUIRED ILLNESSES / SYMPTOMS, EXCLUSION DATES, ETC. BE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE CAN LOCATE THE LOG UPON REQUEST BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. A SAMPLE IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING. FOR EXAMPLE: EGG AT 45F. SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( MOVE TCS FOOD TO A COOLER THAT IS KEEPING FOODS AT THIS VIOLATION HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE LAST YEAR. IF FOUND AGAIN, THIS VIOLATION MIGHT GENERATE A CITATION. CITATIONS START AT $200.
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.
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040DPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
The person in charge must notify the regulatory authority of any complaint from a consumer having or suspected of having diarrhea or vomiting, norovirus, hepatitis A virus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or other enteric bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens.
Inspector’s Notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW HOW TO HANDLE CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINTS RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES. YOU MUST REPORT TO MDH AT 1-877-FOOD-ILL ANY CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINT RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES (E.G: VOMITING, DIARRHEA, ETC). ALSO SHARE THIS PHONE NUMBER WITH AFFECTED CUSTOMER.
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.
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
Inspector’s Notes
NO EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MAINTAIN IN THE FACILITY A LOG TO BE ABLE TO RECORD REQUIRED ILLNESSES / SYMPTOMS, EXCLUSION DATES, ETC. BE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE CAN LOCATE THE LOG UPON REQUEST BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. A SAMPLE IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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 AT HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE THE KITCHEN AND RESTROOM. KEEP ALL HAND SINKS FULLY STOCKED AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. IF FOUND AGAIN, THIS VIOLATION MAY TRIGGER A CITATION. CITATIONS START AT $200.
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.
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
DISH MACHINE WAS REGISTERING 0PPM OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE). RANGE FOR CHLORINE IS 50-200PPM. REPAIR / CALIBRATE / REFILL DISH MACHINE WITH PROPER CHEMICALS. Note: test your machine often.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ORIGINAL GREY PLASTIC LINING AT NEW DISH WASHER HOOD. REMOVE MANUFACTURER PLASTIC WRAP ON NEW EQUIPMENT.
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.
Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
Inspector’s Notes
MOP WAS STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. PROVIDE AND USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.
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.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING. FOR EXAMPLE: CHEESE AT 49F. SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( IF FOUND AGAIN, THIS VIOLATION MIGHT GENERATE A CITATION. CITATIONS START AT $200.
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.
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
DISH MACHINE WAS REGISTERING 0PPM OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE). RANGE FOR CHLORINE IS 50-200PPM. REPAIR / CALIBRATE / REFILL DISH MACHINE WITH PROPER CHEMICALS.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ORIGINAL GREY PLASTIC LINING AT NEW DISH WASHER HOOD. REMOVE MANUFACTURER PLASTIC WRAP ON NEW EQUIPMENT.
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.
Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
Inspector’s Notes
MOP WAS STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. PROVIDE AND USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.
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.
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING. FOR EXAMPLE: OLIVES AT 50F. SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE (
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.
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040DPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
The person in charge must notify the regulatory authority of any complaint from a consumer having or suspected of having diarrhea or vomiting, norovirus, hepatitis A virus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or other enteric bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens.
Inspector’s Notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW HOW TO HANDLE CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINTS RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES. YOU MUST REPORT TO MDH AT 1-877-FOOD-ILL ANY CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINT RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES (E.G: VOMITING, DIARRHEA, ETC). ALSO SHARE THIS PHONE NUMBER WITH AFFECTED CUSTOMER.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0030BCQPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
The person in charge must be able to explain: • Their responsibility for preventing the spread of foodborne illness by a food worker • The symptoms associated with a foodborne illness • How food workers must report illness symptoms and diseases • When a food worker must be excluded from work or restricted from working with food • When a food worker can return to work
Inspector’s Notes
THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS NOT ABLE TO MENTION “VOMITING / DIARRHEA” AS SYMPTOMS FOR EXCLUDING FOOD WORKERS. INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION IN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING POLICY AND PROCEDURES.
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.