Routine
Oct 1, 2026
Official score: 84 · Understand This Area’s Scale
11 recorded violations
Official Wording
Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
Inspector’s Notes
At time of inspection there was no state manager CFPM certificate posted as required. Post CFPM certificate in a conspicuous location. Note: Store manager does have a 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.
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Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s Notes
There was no hand wash sign posted at hand sink in back room. Provide a handwash sign at this hand 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 problemsOfficial Wording
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Inspector’s Notes
On front counter Coldwell unit observed all cold TCS foods holding a temperature of 53*F. (foods included Cucumber Sauce and diced tomatoes). All cold holding TCS foods to be maintained at 41*F or less. Lower thermostat on Coldwell and or place TCS foods in the working Coldwell unit.
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 temperatureOfficial Wording
The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
Inspector’s Notes
There was no business license posted as required. Post business license 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 issuesOfficial Wording
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
Inspector’s Notes
Provide and maintain an up-to-date employee illness log on site.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed the main front counter Coldwell unit was holding an ambient temperature of 53*F. Lower thermostat or repair unit so that it maintains TCS foods at 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 issuesOfficial 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
Observed sliced steak from yesterday being reheated (77*F) in an alto shaam that was only set at 145*F. Reheat foods for hot holding rapidly to a temperature of 165*F within 2 hours. Product was removed from Alto Shaam and placed into oven for reheating.
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 temperatureOfficial Wording
Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.
Inspector’s Notes
In the back room 2 door cooler observed yellow rice at 94*F and sliced Gyros meat at 71*F. Both were being cooled in 6 inch deep containers. Cool food rapidly in shallow containers 2 inches deep or less.
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 temperatureOfficial Wording
While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed yellow rice and sliced gyros meat cooling in backroom 2-door cooler in 6 inch deep containers that were tightly sealed with plastic wrap and covered with lids. Store cooling TCS foods in shallow, uncovered containers. Rice was 94*F and gyros meat 71*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 temperatureOfficial Wording
Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
Inspector’s Notes
Observed that establishment had no sanitizer buckets in use. Provide and maintained sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer to store wiping cloths between use.
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 problemsOfficial 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 black plastic "To Go" containers being used. Black plastic is no longer allowed to be used in the City of Minneapolis. Use compliant "Green To Go" containers.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source