Penn Gas Stop
2606 PENN AVE N, Minneapolis, MN 55411 · Hennepin County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery)
- Inspected by
- Minneapolis Health Department
- License / ID
- LIC30020
- Status
- Risk level 3
- Official record
- Minneapolis Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jan 16, 2026 Routine Score 100
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Not serious
Priority 3
"STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not
Observed store to not be carried necessary amounts of whole grains and legumes, as required under the Staple Foods Ordinance. A Staple Foods flyer will be included in this report. Make sure that foods required under the Staple Foods Ordinance are available for customers at all times.
Code MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)
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Not serious
Priority 3
Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests
Observed an excess of shelving and other equipment to be stored in front of the unused deli area. Remove unnecessary equipment to eliminate potential pest harborage.
Code MN Rule 4626.1565ABD
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Not serious
Priority 3
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Observed there to be significant ice build-up in the ice cream freezer. Defrost. Keep all equipment in good repair.
Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Jul 18, 2024 Routine Score 100
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Not serious
Priority 3
"STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not
Observed business to be missing foods that are required under the Staple Foods Ordinance. The missing foods included the required quantities of: whole grain products, dried beans/peas/lentils, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Staple Foods Ordinance will be included in this report. Maintain required quantities of food as required by the Staple Foods Ordinance.
Code MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)
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Not serious
Priority 3
Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests
Observed excessive amounts of cardboard, wood, and racking stored behind the beverage coolers in front of the empty deli. Observed rodent droppings in the dry storage area. Professional pest control is provided on a quarterly basis. Removed harborage conditions and regularly inspect facility for rodent activity. Contact pest control if activity is found.
Code MN Rule 4626.1565ABD
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Not serious
Priority 3
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Observed excessive ice accumulation in the ice cream freezer. Service equipment and keep in good repair.
Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Jan 18, 2023 Routine Score 100
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Not serious
Priority 3
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE RESTROOM IN THE BACK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF VIOLATION. PROVIDED A HANDWASHING SIGN POSTER WITH THE REPORT. POST.
Code MN Rule 4626.1457
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF VIOLATION. REPAIR.
Code MN Rule 4626.1515
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Not serious
Priority 3
"STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not
OBSERVED MORE THAN ONE STAPLE FOODS MISSING OR WITH INADEQUATE QUANTITIES/VARIETIES DURING INSPECTION. NO FRESH FRUITS OR VEGETABLES. PROVIDED STAPLE FOODS INFORMATIONAL LETTER WITH REPORT.
Code MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)
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Not serious
Priority 3
Source: Minneapolis Health Department. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.