Vegan East
5501 34TH AVE S, Minneapolis, MN 55417 · Hennepin County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Minneapolis Health Department
- License / ID
- LIC405142
- Status
- Risk level 1
- Official record
- Minneapolis Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 18, 2026 Routine Score 100
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Not serious
Priority 3
Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.
APPROVED FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING SURFACES ARE MISSING IN THE BASEMENT WHERE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PACKAGED FOOD IS STORED. PROVIDE PROPER FINISHES.
Code MN Rule 4626.1325A1
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Feb 18, 2025 Routine Score 100
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Not serious
Priority 3
Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.
APPROVED FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING SURFACES ARE MISSING IN THE BASMENT WHERE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PACKAGED FOOD IS STORED. PROVIDE PROPER FINISHES.
Code MN Rule 4626.1325A1
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Feb 7, 2024 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Priority 3
Corrected on site
Store all clean equipment, utensils, linens, in a clean dry location where not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least six inches above the floor.
OBSERVED KNIFES AND KNIFE RACK WITHIN A FEW INCHES OF GARBAGE CAN. PERSON IN CHARGE MOVED GARBAGE TO PREVENT UTENSILS FROM BECOMING CONTAMINATED.
Code MN Rule 4626.0955A
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Serious
Priority 1
Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions
OBSERVED QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER AT 0 PPM IN BUCKET. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED ON SITE TO 300 PPM.
Code MN Rule 4626.0805C3
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Not serious
Priority 3
Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WAS NOT POSTED. POST A COPY AT THE ESTABLISHMENT.
Code MN Rule 4626.0033D
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Not serious
Priority 3
Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.
OBSERVED MISSING PROPER FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING FINISHES IN LOWER LEVEL. FOR AREAS WHERE FOOD, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ARE STORED, PROVIDE PROPER FINISHES.
Code MN Rule 4626.1325A1
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Not serious
Priority 3
Corrected on site
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Feb 2, 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.
Hand washing signage missing from the hand sink in the kitchen. Note: Provided signage that notify employees to wash their hands.
Code MN Rule 4626.1457
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Not serious
Priority 3
Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.
Self-closing arm is missing from the rear exterior exit door of the facility. Note: Provide or repair the closing arm so as to make the door self-closing as required.
Code MN Rule 4626.1395A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep the toilet room doors closed except during cleaning and maintenance operations.
The door of employee's rest room not self-closing. Note: Provide self-closing arm as required,
Code MN Rule 4626.1555
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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.