Backstory Coffee Roasters

Year by year

Inspections

1. Feb 25, 2026 Routine Score 94
   • Not serious Priority 2

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

     A food thermometer was not available on site to measure food temperatures at the time of inspection. There was a milk thermometer for steaming milk but it is not adequate for taking temperatures of foods. Provide so that staff can monitor food temperatures. Maintain on site at all times.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0705A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Label all food packages as required by the law.

     Packaged sandwiches, wraps and puddings were observed available for sale without proper labels on products. Attached guidance document on labelling for retail sale with emailed report. Label all packaged foods as required by law.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0435A

   • Serious Priority 1

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

     There was no employee illness log available to review at the time of inspection. Provided the MDH Employee Illness log with emailed report. Keep employee illness log available on site at all times to track employee illness occurrences.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0040C

2. Aug 19, 2024 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide labeling for bulk, unpackaged food, such as bakery treats prepared on the premises of the food establishment or at another food establishment or a food processing plant that is owned by the same person and is regulated by the food regulatory agency that has jurisdiction.

     Pastries provided by two local bakeries have no available ingredient list on site for guests to request if they have allergen concerns. Have bakeries provide a list of ingredients for all pastries sold. Keep ingredient list on site to reference for allergen and intolerance queries by customers. Maintain list current with any menu changes.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0435D(3)

   • Serious Priority 1

     Do not sell or serve packaged foods and beverages that contain: • Unapproved additives • Unsafe amounts of additives

     Ashwagandha is used on the menu for the Tiger Sacred Blossom Herbal Blend drink. Ashwagandha is not an approved food item and cannot be added to foods. Remove ashwagandha from the menu and as an ingredient in drinks/foods.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0170

3. Jan 25, 2023 Routine Score 98
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide labeling for bulk, unpackaged food, such as bakery treats prepared on the premises of the food establishment or at another food establishment or a food processing plant that is owned by the same person and is regulated by the food regulatory agency that has jurisdiction.

     Pastries are provided by a local bakery and there is no ingredient list on site. Have bakery provide a list of ingredients for all pastries sold. Keep ingredient list on site to reference for allergen and intolerance queries by customers.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0435D(3)

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Hot water dispenser is visibly leaking. Staff stated it had just started leaking about an hour prior to inspection. Repair.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

   • Not serious Priority 3 Corrected on site

     Store food preparation or dispensing utensils that are used with non-TCS foods, such as ice, in a clean, protected location.

     Observed ice scoop buried in ice with handle touching ice. There is a scoop holder located within ice bin. Management removed ice scoop for washing and sanitizing. Discussed ice scoop storage, management will retrain staff. Corrected on site.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0275E

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

     A sanitizer test kit for chlorine could not be located during inspection. Chlorine is used in the dish machine, provide. Note: quaternary ammonium (quat) is used for the three compartment sink in the basement and a quat test kit was on site.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0715