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Maxwell's Cafe & Market

801 4th St Se

Last inspected Oct 15, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Maxwell's Cafe & Market last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 15, 2025. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 100).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Oct 16, 2023 to Oct 15, 2025.
Has Maxwell's Cafe & Market ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 16, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine

Oct 15, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)Other

Official Wording

STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not stocked the following: Title 10, MCO 203.10 (a)-(j). Comply immediately.

Inspector’s Notes

Establishment shows an improvement in compliance with Staple Foods requirements since the last inspection. However the juice requirement was missing the requirement of having 2 containers of citrus juice. Management stated it would be delivered this coming weekend.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 16, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)Other

Official Wording

STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not stocked the following: Title 10, MCO 203.10 (a)-(j). Comply immediately.

Inspector’s Notes

Multiple foods required by the Staple Foods Ordinances were not stocked during inspection. This is the fourth consecutive year that multiple food groups did not meet the ordinance requirements. A citation will be applied for this violation. If there are future violations for this the citation fees automatically increase. Guidance document on ordinance requirements provided with report. For resources and assistance on how to meet ordinance requirements see the link of the Staple Foods website or contact your inspector. The food groups that did not meet the Staple Food Ordinance were: -Fruits & Vegetables -Juice -Legumes -Whole grains Staple Foods Website https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/business-assistance/run/food-business-rules/staple-foods/

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 4626.0435AFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Label all food packages as required by the law.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed sleeves of chocolate sandwich cookies ("Oreos") being sold without a labels Observed frozen danishes sold without labels Discussed with PIC during inspection. Because these foods are not meant for individual sale they do not have the required label. All foods sold require a label that meets the above requirements.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 16, 2023

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)Other

Official Wording

"STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not stocked the following: Title 10, MCO 203.10 (a)-(j). Comply immediately."

Inspector’s Notes

Store missing many foods required by Staple Foods Ordinance. Discussed with PIC, guidance document provided with report. This is a repeated violation, future violations may lead to citations. Non-complaint categories include: -Fruits and Vegetables -100% Juice -Legumes -Whole Grains

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435AFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Label all food packages as required by the law.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed sleeves of chocolate sandwich cookies ("Oreos") being sold without labeling. Observed frozen bags of fried mushrooms, fish sticks, tater tots & onion rings in reach freezer being sold without labeling. Observed frozen desserts such as cheese cake sold without labeling. All food sold must have labels, discussed with PIC. Guidance document provided with report.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official Wording

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 #6 coffee cup lids. These are not recyclable or compostable. Guidance document provided with report.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 16, 2023 · Original Source

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