Charito Bakery

Year by year

Inspections

1. Feb 4, 2026 Routine Score 92
   • Serious Priority 1

     Protect food from contamination by using packaging, sneeze guards, display cases, or other effective means.

     Observed multiple examples of baked goods on display unprotected from possible contamination. All unpackaged food must be protected by one of the methods listed above to prevent contamination.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0320A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Label all food packages as required by the law.

     Observed frozen fruit, cheese, lard, candy, and baked goods without proper labeling required for food repackaged on-site. All food removed from its original package and repackaged for sale must be properly labeled with: business name, business address, product name, and a complete ingredient list in descending order or net weight and content.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0435A

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared in a processing plant and held for more than 24 hours once opened. Day one is the day the food was opened.

     Observed soft cheese being sliced and repackaged on-site for sale without proper labeling and datemarking requirements. You must date-mark all TCS food repackaged on-site.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0400B

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

     Per discussion with the Person In Charge (PIC), they are selling TCS food such as Quimbalistos (steamed cakes) and tortillas de maiz (corn dough, stuffed with cheese) without using temperature control. PIC is using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) without approved written procedures. Written procedures must be developed and maintained on-site for TCS foods held out of temperature control. The TPHC document has been provided with the report.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0408A

2. Feb 4, 2025 Routine Score 94
   • Serious Priority 1

     Protect food from contamination by using packaging, sneeze guards, display cases, or other effective means.

     Observed baked goods stored unprotected in the store area. All unpackaged food must be protected from any possible contamination. All baked goods must be stored in a display case or packaged.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0320A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Label all food packages as required by the law.

     Observed multiple examples of food such as candy, baked goods, frozen food, and cheese being packaged on-site for sale without proper labeling. All food removed from their original package and repackaged for sale must have: business name, business address, product name, and complete ingredient list in descending order or net weight and content.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0435A

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared in a processing plant and held for more than 24 hours once opened. Day one is the day the food was opened.

     Observed cheese being repackaged on-site for sale without datemarking. You must datemark all TCS foods that are repackaged and held for more than 24 hours so they do not exceed 7 days.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0400B

3. Feb 7, 2024 Routine Score 94
   • Serious Priority 1

     Protect food from contamination by using packaging, sneeze guards, display cases, or other effective means.

     Observed baked goods stored unprotected near customer area. Make sure that all unpacked food is protected from contamination.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0320A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Label all food packages as required by the law.

     Observed multiple food items such as candy and baked goods packaged on-site and on display for customers without labels. Person In Charge was asked to label all items discussed during the inspection. More information has been provided with the report.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0435A

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.

     Observed multiple desserts in reach-in cooler containing milk and eggs as an ingredient without date marking. You must date mark all TCS foods that are held for more than 24 hours so they do not exceed 7 days.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0400A

4. Feb 24, 2023 Routine Score 94
   • Serious Priority 1

     Protect food from contamination by using packaging, sneeze guards, display cases, or other effective means.

     Observed bread stored on display unprotected in customer area. Discussed food contamination with operator

     Code MN Rule 4626.0320A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Label all food packages as required by the law.

     Observed several food items such as bake goods and desserts on display for customers without label. Discussed labeling requirements and allergen declaration with operator.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0435A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

     License was not posted at the time of inspection.

     Code MCO 188.390

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

     Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.

     Observed unmarked desserts containing milk and egg as an ingredient. Discussed date marking with operator.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0400A