Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SODA GUN NOZZLE TO BE DIRTY (BAR). CLEAN SODA GUN.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
Inspector’s Notes
SODA GUN HOLDER WAS DIRTY AT THE BAR. CLEAN GUN HOLDER.
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. 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.
Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CUPS AND PLATES MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC). DO NOT BUY UNAPPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTICS. SEE HANDOUT ATTACHED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Inspector’s Notes
SODA GUN DRAIN TUBE WAS MISSING AT THE BAR. PROVIDE A DRAIN TUBE FOR PROPER DRAINAGE TO THIS SODA GUN.
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.
Have a food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of foods.
Inspector’s Notes
NO FOOD THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO ASSESS TEMPERATURES OF FOOD DURING STORAGE AND RECEIVING TIMES.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s Notes
MISSING TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER (CHORINE - BLEACH). PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN A COMPLETE TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER SOLUTION.
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.