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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Rustica Washington Square LLC

100 Washington Ave S

Last inspected Oct 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Rustica Washington Square LLC last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 20, 2026. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 100).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Oct 8, 2025 to Oct 20, 2026.
Has Rustica Washington Square LLC ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 8, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine

Oct 20, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

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

Establishment does not have a state certified food manager working on site. Hire a CFPM and post certificate in a conspicuous 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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0115Contamination

Official Wording

Food workers must wear hair restraints to keep hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens and unwrapped single-service items.

Inspector’s Notes

Employee working during inspection had long unnrestricted hair. Hair is to be confined when working with food. A cap, hat, visor, etc. would suffice.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840BFood temperature

Official Wording

Maintain the food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed the panini grill was in need of detail cleaning. Grill was observed to be very greasy.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 8, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s Notes

Post the state certified food manager certificate in a conspicuous 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
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

The 2-door Continental lowboy unit facing Marquette Ave was holding an ambient temperature of 44*F. Lower thermostat so that unit holds an ambient temperature of 41*F or less.

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

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

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