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The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar

3675 Minnehaha Ave

Last inspected Oct 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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When was The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 2, 2026. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 98).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 6 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Aug 28, 2024 to Oct 2, 2026.
Has The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 28, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine

Oct 2, 2026

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed some floor damage in basement. Observed some tile missing grout in basement prep room. Observed FRP falling off the wall in mop sink area. Repair items. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed moldy caulk behind dish washing area. Clean or redo caulking. Observed ceiling with dust buildup. Observed walls with food and debris buildup. Clean items and maintain physical facilities 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 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Observed handwashing sink in bar area with bucket inside it. Bucket was moved at time of inspection. Ensure all handwashing sinks are accessible 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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Handwashing

Official Wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed some handwashing sinks missing signage informing employees to wash their hands. Post a sign 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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed walk-in cooler doors with significant deterioration. All non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be smooth and easily cleanable. Repair doors.

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 4626.1335ACleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed plates, hotel pans and Tupperware stored in basement room with no ceiling, wall and floor finishes. Provide approved finishes in room or move equipment to an area with approved finishes.

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 2, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 4, 2025

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR DOWNSTAIRS. REPAIR FLOOR.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
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 FOODS IN MIDDLE PREP LINE COOLER HOLDING FOODS BETWEEN 44-45*F. SEE TEMPERATURE CHART FOR DETAILS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO TURN DOWN TEMPERATURE DIAL ON COOLER AND MONITOR TEMPERATURES. IF TEMPERATURES DO NOT DECREASE WITHIN A COUPLE HOURS, CALL FOR REPAIR OF COOLER. COLD HOLDING UNITS SHOULD HOLD FOODS AT 41*F OR BELOW EVEN DURING BUSY HOURS OF OPERATION.

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

TEST STRIPS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR SINK AND SURFACE SANITIZER. PROVIDE TEST KIT.

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 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MIDDLE PREP LINE COOLER HOLDING FOODS BETWEEN 44-45*F. COOLERS SHOULD HOLD FOODS AT 41*F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR.

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, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 28, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. REPAIR COOLER.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0515Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Stop using food contact surfaces with cracks, pits, chips, open seams or rough sections.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FLOUR CONTAINER WITH A CRACKED LID. REPLACE LID.

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 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOODS IN PREP LINE COOLER NEAR GRILL AT 47*F. SEE TEMPERATURE CHART FOR DETAILS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LOWER TEMPERATURE DIAL AND MONITOR TEMPERATURES. CALL FOR REPAIR IF TEMPERATURES DO NOT DECREASE TO 41*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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0845EContamination

Official Wording

Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BUILDUP OF MOLD ON INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

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, Aug 28, 2024 · Original Source

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