Institution · Minneapolis, MN

Hennepin County Adc (Jail)

401 4th Ave S

Last inspected Sep 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Hennepin County Adc (Jail) last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 8, 2026. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 98).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Sep 5, 2024 to Sep 8, 2026.
Has Hennepin County Adc (Jail) ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 5, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine

Sep 8, 2026

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840ACleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s Notes

The meat slicer had old food debris. Clean.

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

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s Notes

The ceiling in the main kitchen area near the tray line, had food debris. Clean.

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

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

The cold holding was down. Repair.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s Notes

The current certified food protection manager certificate was not posted. Post.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 11, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 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

The current license was not posted. Post.

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 facility had a log, but they were missing individuals on the log that were sick last week. Also, include inmate staff that are sick.

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 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s Notes

The entrance between the walk-in and the kitchen was missing a metal piece, which then had exposed wood. Fix.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s Notes

The faucet for the sprayer arm in the dish area was leaking. Repair.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040APermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

The licensee must train employees to report when they have any of the following: • Symptoms of an illness that can be transmitted through food • Infectious diseases that can be transmitted through food, as diagnosed by a health practitioner • Exposure to a suspected or confirmed disease outbreak

Inspector’s Notes

There is no implementation of an employee health training policy. Develop and implement.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 5, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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

The main dish machine was leaking. Repair.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

The current City of Minneapolis business license was not posted. Post.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source