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Sabor Cuencano LLC

2552 Central Ave Ne

Last inspected Oct 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Sabor Cuencano LLC last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 92).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Aug 15, 2025 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Sabor Cuencano LLC ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 15, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Follow-Up

Oct 7, 2026

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 188.485Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

No person shall operate a mobile food vehicle in the city without a valid license required under this section. To the extent authorized in any such license granted under the provisions of this section, the licensee may conduct such licensed business on the public sidewalk or curbside on the street notwithstanding the provisions of sections 188.10, 427.110, 427.130, 478.85, 478.90(a, u, w, and y), 478.350, 478.370, 430.30, 439.30, and 549.160 of this Code.

Inspector’s Notes

Observe el remolque de comida estaba desconectado del camión y las llantas estaban bloqueadas. Observe que el camión esta anunciabo el local permanente. Los camiones de comida no pueden dejarse sin supervisión en un lugar que no es el cocina central autorizada. Asegúranse que el camión de comida regrese a la cocina central todos los días. Observed food trailer disconnected from truck and the wheels were blocked. Observed truck advertising a permanent location. Food trucks cannot be left unattended at a location that is not their licensed commissary kitchen. Make sure that the food truck is returned to the commissary kitchen daily

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 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s Notes

Observé no kit de prueba de desinfectante en el camion. Consigue un kit de prueba para medir el concentración de desinfectante. Observed no test kit in the food truck. Obtain an appropriate test kit to measure sanitizer concentration levels.

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 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official Wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s Notes

Observé un paquete de toallitas guardado en el fregadero para lavarse las manos. Asegúrase que el fregadero para lavarse las manos siempre esté disponible y usado solo para lavarse las manos. Observed a pack of wet wipes being stored in the handwashing sink. Ensure handwashing is always accessible for handwashing purposes only.

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 4626.0235A(1)Contamination

Official Wording

Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector’s Notes

Observé crudo carne de res guardado encima de botellas de refresco. Ajustamos el refrigerador para que toda la carne cruda estaba guardado en el nivel más bajo. Asegúrase que los carnes crudos se guarden separado de los productos listos para comer o beber y de las carnes ya cocidas. Observed raw beef being stored above bottles of soda. We adjusted the cooler so that all raw meat was stored at the lowest level. Ensure all raw animal food is stored separately from ready to eat or drink products and already cooked meats.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 26, 2026

Complete

Official score: 86 · Understand This Area’s Scale

7 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official Wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s Notes

No observe un registro de enfermedades para los empleados en el camión de comida. Inclui un registro de enfermedades para los empleados en el correo eletronico. Imprime y guarda el registro de enfermedades para los empleados en el camión. Observed no employee illness log in the food truck. An employee illness log will be included in this report. Print and keep an employee illness log in the truck.

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 4626.0033APermits, 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 observe un certifico del Estado de Minnesota para el Gerente de Protección de Alimentos (CFPM) en el camión. Asegúranse que un empleado obtenga el certificación de CFPM y guarda una copia en el camión. Observed no State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate in the truck. Make sure an employee gets a CFPM certificate and keep a copy in the truck.

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 MCO 188.485Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

No person shall operate a mobile food vehicle in the city without a valid license required under this section. To the extent authorized in any such license granted under the provisions of this section, the licensee may conduct such licensed business on the public sidewalk or curbside on the street notwithstanding the provisions of sections 188.10, 427.110, 427.130, 478.85, 478.90(a, u, w, and y), 478.350, 478.370, 430.30, 439.30, and 549.160 of this Code.

Inspector’s Notes

Observe el remolque de comida estaba desconectado del camión y las llantas estaban bloqueadas. Observe que el camión esta anunciabo el local permanente. Los camiones de comida no pueden dejarse sin supervisión en un lugar que no es el cocina central autorizada. Asegúranse que el camión de comida regrese a la cocina central todos los días. Observed food trailer disconnected from truck and the wheels were blocked. Observed truck advertising a permanent location. Food trucks cannot be left unattended at a location that is not their licensed commissary kitchen. Make sure that the food truck is returned to the commissary kitchen daily.

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 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s Notes

Observé no kit de prueba de desinfectante en el camion. Consigue un kit de prueba para medir el concentración de desinfectante. Observed no test kit in the food truck. Obtain an appropriate test kit to measure sanitizer concentration levels.

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 4626.1020Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Water under pressure must be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water.

Inspector’s Notes

Observe no suministros de agua; el empleado me informó que estaban haciendo un viaje para mas. Me quede hasta que llego con mas agua y estaban completamente funcionates. Asegúranse de que el suministro de agua es suficiente para todo el dia de trabajo, para suportar las necesidades de la cocina. Observed no water supplies, employee informed that they were making a run to restock. Stayed on premise until water supplies was fully functional. Ensure water supply is adequate for entire working hours to support kitchen needs.

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 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official Wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s Notes

Observe un paquete de toallitas guardado en el fregadero para lavarse las manos. Asegúrase que el fregadero para lavarse las manos siempre esté disponible y usado solo para lavarse las manos. Observed a pack of wet wipes being stored in the handwashing sink. Ensure handwashing is always accessible for handwashing purposes only.

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 4626.0235A(1)Contamination

Official Wording

Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector’s Notes

Observe pollo crudo guardado encima de botellas de refresco. Ajustamos el refrigerador para que toda la carne cruda estaba guardado en el nivel más bajo. Asegúrase que los carnes crudos se guarden separado de los productos listos para comer o beber y de las carnes ya cocidas. Observed raw chicken being stored above bottles of soda. We adjusted the cooler so that all raw meat was stored at the lowest level. Ensure all raw animal food is stored separately from ready to eat or drink products and already cooked meats.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 26, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Sep 16, 2025

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official Wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed there to be no employee illness log kept on the food truck. An employee illness log will be included in this report. Print and keep an employee illness log on the truck.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0123Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Train employees on effective steps to follow for the cleanup of vomit or diarrhea.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed there to be no procedure for vomit/diarrhea clean-up on the truck. A written procedure will be included in this report. Print and train employees on a vomit/diarrhea clean-up procedure.

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
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

Observed there to be no State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate kept on the truck. Make sure an employee gets a CFPM certificate and a copy is kept on the truck.

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 MCO 188.485Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

No person shall operate a mobile food vehicle in the city without a valid license required under this section. To the extent authorized in any such license granted under the provisions of this section, the licensee may conduct such licensed business on the public sidewalk or curbside on the street notwithstanding the provisions of sections 188.10, 427.110, 427.130, 478.85, 478.90(a, u, w, and y), 478.350, 478.370, 430.30, 439.30, and 549.160 of this Code.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed food truck to have set up a seating area with a tent, tables, and chairs. Mobile food units are not allowed to set up seating areas. Observed food trailer to be disconnected from a truck and for the wheels to be blocked. Observed the truck to be advertising a permanent location. Food trucks must not be left unattended at a location that is not their licensed commissary kitchen. Make sure that the food truck is returned to the commissary kitchen daily.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 15, 2025

Complete

Official score: 80 · Understand This Area’s Scale

9 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0705AFood temperature

Official Wording

Have a food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of foods.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed there to be no thermometer on the food truck. Make sure a thermometer is on the truck to verify food temperatures.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C1Chemicals

Official Wording

Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed the sanitizer concentration of the 3-compartment sink to be 0 ppm chlorine. The 3-compartment sink was remade and verified at a concentration of 200 ppm chlorine. Keep chlorine sanitizer concentration between 50-200 ppm.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official Wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed mixed/seasoned raw chicken in the low cooler to be at a temperature of 50 degrees F. Employee stated that the chicken was left in the cooler overnight. The chicken was discarded during inspection. Make sure cold TCS foods are kept at a temperature of 41 degrees F or below.

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 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed there to be no sanitizer test kit on the food truck. Keep a sanitizer test kit on the food truck for each type of sanitizer used.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official Wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed there to be no employee illness log kept on the food truck. An employee illness log will be included in this report. Make sure an employee illness log is kept on the truck and is made available for review upon inspection.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0123Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Train employees on effective steps to follow for the cleanup of vomit or diarrhea.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed there to be no procedure for the clean-up of a vomit/diarrhea event on the food truck. A clean-up procedure will be included in this report. Keep and train employees on procedures for the clean-up of a vomit/diarrhea event.

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 4626.0035DGHIKMHandwashing

Official Wording

The person in charge must make sure employees follow proper food safety procedures, including: • Proper handwashing • Preventing cross-contamination from bare hands • Proper cooking of TCS foods • Proper cooling of TCS foods • Proper hot and cold temperatures of TCS foods • Preventing plumbing cross connections • Properly sanitizing equipment and utensils

Inspector’s Notes

Observed there to be multiple high priority risk factors present during inspection. A food safety checklist and link to the Active Managerial Control toolbox will be included in this report. Make sure that there is an active oversight of food safety to control risk factors.

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
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

Observed no employee to have a State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate. Instructions on getting this certificate will be included in this report. Make sure that an employee gets a CFPM certificate.

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 MCO 188.485Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

No person shall operate a mobile food vehicle in the city without a valid license required under this section. To the extent authorized in any such license granted under the provisions of this section, the licensee may conduct such licensed business on the public sidewalk or curbside on the street notwithstanding the provisions of sections 188.10, 427.110, 427.130, 478.85, 478.90(a, u, w, and y), 478.350, 478.370, 430.30, 439.30, and 549.160 of this Code.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed food truck to have set up a seating area with a tent, tables, and chairs. Mobile food units are not allowed to set up seating areas. Observed food trailer to be disconnected from a truck and for the wheels to be blocked. Observed the truck to be advertising a permanent location. Food trucks must not be left unattended at a location that is not their licensed commissary kitchen. Make sure that the food truck is returned to the commissary kitchen daily.

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

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

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