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
Food prep counter and refrigeration unit is placed over wood floor area in front of house area. Wood floors are not approved for food prep /storage areas. Provide an approved flooring or relocate equipment to an area with approved flooring.
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.
Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink in lesser used area of kitchen was hard to access due to it's orientation and being blocked by a shelf. According to person in charge, there are plans to change the orientation of hand sink to make it more accessible. Change orientation of hand sink or move shelving unit to ensure hand sink is easily 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.