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Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub

2716 38th St E

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

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When was Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 8, 2026. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 90).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 6 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Sep 19, 2024 to Oct 8, 2026.
Has Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub 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 19, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine

Oct 8, 2026

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand This Area’s Scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1540Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed mops stored with mop head above the handle and leaning against the wall. Hang mops to dry with the head below the handle to prevent contamination of wall and handle.

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

There was no posted Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate. Post CFPM certificate in a visible location.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1440Handwashing

Official Wording

Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.

Inspector’s Notes

Handwashing sink near grill was missing hand soap. Provide soap at each handwashing sink.

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.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0360AFood temperature

Official Wording

Reheat previously cooked, refrigerated, TCS food for hot holding within 2 hours to a temperature of at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) for 15 seconds.

Inspector’s Notes

Chicken was reheated to 119 on stove before placing in hot holding. Instructed person in charge that previously cooked and cooled TCS foods must be reheated to 165*F for 15 seconds within 2 hours before being placed in hot holding. The person in charge was instructed to reheat the chicken to 165*F.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390AFood temperature

Official Wording

Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed wild rice soup in deep (10 inch+), plastic container cooling in walk-in cooler at 175*F. The depth and type of container were not conducive to rapid cooling. Instructed person in charge to place soup in shallow, metal pan with a depth of 2 inches or less to facilitate rapid cooling.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840ACleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed can opener blade with dried food debris. Clean and maintain 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

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

Routine

Oct 8, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1595Chemicals

Official Wording

Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLES WITH CLEANING PRODUCTS THAT WERE NOT LABELED THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. LABEL ALL WORKING CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1540Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MOP LEANING AGAINST WALL WITH MOP HEAD ABOVE HANDLE. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER EACH USE WITH THE HEAD FACING DOWNWARDS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION OF MOP HANDLE OR WALL.

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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE MOLD AND DETERIORATION OF THE CAULK ON THE MOP SINK. REDO CAULK.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0030DEFGHIHandwashing

Official Wording

The person in charge must be able to demonstrate their knowledge to the inspector of the importance of the following food handling procedures to preventing foodborne disease: handwashing; avoiding cross contamination; avoiding hand contact with ready-to-eat foods; time and temperature requirements for safely refrigerating, hot holding, cooling, and reheating TCS food; hazards of eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, and fish; food temperatures and cooking times required to safely cook TCS food including meat, poultry, eggs, and fish; foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms of an allergic reaction; identification of critical control points in a food service operation and steps to be taken to ensure the points are controlled.

Inspector’s Notes

UPON DISCUSSION WITH THE CHEF, HE STATED THAT FOODS ARE REHEATED TO 160*F FOR HOT HOLDING. FOODS SHOULD BE REHEATED TO 165*F FOR HOT HOLDING.

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 19, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1595Chemicals

Official Wording

Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN AREA WITH CLEANING PRODUCTS. LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1540Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED WET MOP LEANING AGAINST WALL IN MOP SINK AREA. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER EACH USE.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840ACleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1440Handwashing

Official Wording

Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MISSING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP AT ALL TIMES.

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 19, 2024 · Original Source

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