minorCode MN Rule 4626.1470ACleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Have at least 10-foot candles of light intensity at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in: • Walk-in refrigeration units • Dry food storage areas • In other areas while being cleaned
Inspector’s Notes
Observed bulb inside the walk-in cooler dead - replace.
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 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed school use quat as a sanitizer for food surfaces but do not have a proper quat test kit. 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.
minorCode MCO 188.160Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
LICENSE REQUIRED. It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct or operate a food establishment without obtaining a license thereof. The license issued under this chapter shall be known as a food license. No person shall engage in the business of selling food by vending machines without a license. Licenses are not transferable to other locations and individuals unless permitted in other sections of the ordinance. (99-Or-119,§ 1, 10-29-99)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed an expired license posted at the school. Obtain and post a copy of a current license.
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.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s Notes
Missing handwashing sign at the handwashing station located next to the compartment sink. Post and maintain.
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 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) certificate post onsite. Post a copy onsite.
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.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s Notes
Current handwashing sign at the front with incorrect handwashing instructions (states that hands are to be washed for 10-15 seconds). Remove and provide an appropriate handwashing sign. No handwashing sign at the handwashing by the 3-compartment sink - post a sign.
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 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.
Inspector’s Notes
No certified food protection manager (CFPM) onsite at the time of the inspection. Observed ServSafe onsite. Obtain a state CFPM.
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.
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) certificate onsite. Per the person in charge, there is a CFPM certificate but it is not currently onsite - post a copy of the CFPM.
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.
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s Notes
No handwashing sign at all handwashing station - provide.
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.