criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0500BCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Remove single-service and single-use articles made from materials that are unsafe and unclean.
Inspector’s Notes
Unpacked food was being stored in shopping bags. Discontinue and store food in food grade bags or containers.
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.
Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
Inspector’s Notes
The hand sink was blocked at the time of the inspection by a delivery of food. The hand sink should be accessible at all times. Clear a space.
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.
Relocate insect control devices so they are not over food preparation areas or in areas where dead insects or fragments can fall onto exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Inspector’s Notes
The facility had a bug light that was stored above clean dishes. The light was moved.
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.
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0500BCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Remove single-service and single-use articles made from materials that are unsafe and unclean.
Inspector’s Notes
Unpacked food was being stored in shopping bags. Discontinue and store food in food grade bags or containers.
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.
While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
Inspector’s Notes
The facility was cooling soup and other items completely covered. When cooling, uncover the containers so heat transfer can occur.
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 all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s Notes
Saeujeot was being held at room temperature. 70 F. The facility should refrigerate the product.
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 4626.1530ACleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.
Inspector’s Notes
The hood baffles were greasy. 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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0300ACleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
Inspector’s Notes
Boxes of vegetables were stored directly on the floor. Discontinue. Store off the floor.
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 4626.0495Cleaning 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
Shelving in the dry storage area were made of wood or lined with towels. Lined shelving with FRP or other easily cleanable materials.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400AFood source and labeling
Official Wording
Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.
Inspector’s Notes
The facility was missing date marking for their TCS food in their cooler. Date mark.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Thaw TCS food by one of the following methods: • Inside a refrigerator • Kept completely under running water of 70 degrees F or less. The food must remain at 41 degrees F or less. • In a microwave oven • As part of the cooking process
Inspector’s Notes
The facility was thawing product at room temperature. Discontinue. Use one of the above methods.
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
The facility could not locate their chlorine test strips. Provide.
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.
Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.
Inspector’s Notes
A large amount of fruit flies were found in the kitchen near the onion storage. Have area serviced and treat for fruit flies.
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.
Protect unpackaged food from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
Inspector’s Notes
The facility was thawing chicken in the 3-compartment sink instead of the prep sink. Discontinue.
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.
Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s Notes
Raw shell eggs were stored above vegetables in the prep cooler. Discontinue. Store raw eggs on a bottom shelf or in an area where they are not directly over vegetables or other ready to eat foods.
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 4626.1530ACleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.
Inspector’s Notes
Hood filters had dust and grease build up. 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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0300ACleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
Inspector’s Notes
Food was stored directly on the floor in the dry ingredient room. Store 6 inches off the ground.
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 4626.0495Cleaning 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
Shelving in the dry storage area were made of wood or lined with towels. Lined shelving with FRP or other easily cleanable materials.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400AFood source and labeling
Official Wording
Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.
Inspector’s Notes
The facility was missing date marking for cooked product in storage mode. Set up and use a date marking system.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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
The hand sink was missing paper toweling. Locate.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1530ACleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.
Inspector’s Notes
Hood filters had dust and grease build up. 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.
Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.
Inspector’s Notes
For hot water mechanical warewashing, there is no irreversible registering temperature indicator to measure utensil surface temperature. Provide.
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.
Make sure all ready-to-eat foods and garnishes are not touched with bare hands.
Inspector’s Notes
An employee was observed using bare hand contact when cutting ready to eat cucumber. Use gloves or other effective means.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0300ACleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
Inspector’s Notes
Food was stored directly on the floor in the dry ingredient room. Store 6 inches off the ground.
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 4626.0495Cleaning 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
Shelving in the dry storage area were made of wood or lined with towels. Lined shelving with FRP or other easily cleanable materials.
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.
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400AFood source and labeling
Official Wording
Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.
Inspector’s Notes
The facility was missing date marking for cooked product in storage mode. Set up and use a date marking system.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.