criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions
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.
Thoroughly wash all raw fruits and vegetables before, cutting, combining with other ingredients, cooking, serving, or offering for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. They must be washed in potable water or by using approved chemicals specified in part 4626.1625.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed employee put unwashed peppers in a container before rinsing. Instructed to rinse those peppers and peppers from salad bar. Peppers were rinsed. Wash fruit and vegetables before serving.
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.
Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.
Inspector’s Notes
Measured salad above 41 degrees inside salad bar cooler. Time as a public health control is being used but the form has not been completed. Complete form and keep on site.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.
Inspector’s Notes
Ann Kalb has passed a food safety class last month, although is not registered with the state. Send CFPM application, a copy of exam certificate and $35 fee to state. See website for more information or contact: 651-201-4500 https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.
Inspector’s Notes
No CFPM. A full time employee must pass a food safety class and register with the state. Send CFPM application, a copy of exam certificate and $35 fee to state. See website for more information or contact: 651-201-4500 https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html
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.
While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed melon covered while cooling. Food must be uncovered when cooling. Corrected on site.
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 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed a few mouse droppings on the floor. Clean and maintain.
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.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s Notes
Missing poster at hand sink to remind employees to wash hands. Sign was provided.
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 all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s Notes
Measured food(farro-48, romaine lettuce-52) above 41 degrees at salad bar. Food is placed in salad bar for lunch service which is less than 4 hours. Unless unit can be adjusted to maintain temperature at or below 41 degrees, time as a public health control can be used.
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.
Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests
Inspector’s Notes
Observed a few mouse droppings in dry storage room and one in kitchen area. Adams pest control is in service.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed expired quat test kit on site. Obtain new test kit.
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 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed 3 compartment sink with a slow drip. Repair to ensure slow drip doesn't occur.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.
Inspector’s Notes
No CFPM. A full time employee must pass a food safety class and register with the state. Send CFPM application, a copy of exam certificate and $35 fee to state. See website for more information or contact: 651-201-4500 https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html
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.