The Fresh Market

Year by year

Inspections

1. Feb 13, 2026 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

     The coffee cups were PE lined paper, which is not compostable or recyclable. Replace with compostable or recyclable containers.

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Serious Priority 1

     Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

     The open air coolers had food measured above 41 F: -Cheese 43 F -Milk 44 F -Sandwich 45 F Lower the units and ensure the food is held at 41 F or below.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2

   • 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

     For the Minneapolis Staple food ordinance, the facility did not have the correct amount of fruit/vegetables or whole grains. Provide the following: Fruit and Vegetables: Minimum amount: 30 lbs. or 50 items Varieties: 7 kinds with 4 being fresh and up to 3 frozen Restrictions: No more than 50% of any single variety and no added ingredients Whole grains: Total pounds: Must have at least 8 pounds Varieties: 6 types Packaging: Any size container (except no single servings) Ingredient requirement: Whole grain must be the first ingredient

     Code MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)

2. Feb 14, 2025 Routine Score 98
   • Not serious Priority 2

     Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

     The facility could not locate their chlorine test strips. Provide.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0715

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

     The coffee cups were PE lined paper, which is not compostable or recyclable. Replace with compostable or recyclable containers.

     Code MCO 204.30A

3. Feb 14, 2024 Routine Score 98
   • Not serious Priority 2

     Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

     The facility could not find their sanitizer test strips for their coffee area 3-compartment sink. Provide.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0715

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices must be accurate within the intended range of use and maintained in good repair.

     The thermometer was broken in the front displace cooler. Replace.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0820C

4. Feb 14, 2023 Routine Score 100

   Result: Complete.