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Cafe Racer

2021 HENNEPIN AVE E, Minneapolis, MN 55413 · Hennepin County

16cited violations
1serious tier
4inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Minneapolis Health Department
License / ID
LIC406060
Status
Risk level 1
Official record
Minneapolis Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026171
2025150
2024140
2023100

Inspections

  1. Feb 4, 2026 Routine Score 92
    • Not serious Priority 3

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

      The washing temperature gauge of the high temperature mechanical dishwasher was stocked and not working properly. Note: Repair it.

      Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

    • Not serious Priority 2

      Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.

      No irreversible registering temperature indicator device or T-Stick provided for high temp mechanical dishwasher. Note: Provide & use it as required to accurately measure the rack surface temperature

      Code MN Rule 4626.0710B

    • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

      Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

      TCS food such as Chicken found being cooled in fully covered shallow container in the reach-in refrigerator. Note: Per PIC -it was cooked about 1 1/2 hours ago. Note: PIC removed the cover for correction. Note: For proper cooling methods, please see the food safety fact sheet sent with the report.

      Code MN Rule 4626.0390A

    • Not serious Priority 3

      Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily

      Wet wiping cloths found stored on the prep tables between use. Note: Store all wet wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer solution bucket between use at all times

      Code MN Rule 4626.0285B

    • Not serious Priority 3

      The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

      No current state of Minnesota health department certified food protection manager (CFPM) for the facility. Note: At least one permanent employee needs to be certified. Note: For details, please see the link: Initial and Renewal Process Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health

      Code MN Rule 4626.0033A

    • Not serious Priority 3

      Discontinue operating the ventilation system with the filters removed.

      One filter cell was missing under the hood. Note: Replace it.

      Code MN Rule 4626.1475D

    • Serious Priority 1 Corrected on site

      Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions

      The quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration in the 3-compartment sink found at zero PPM when tested. Note: PIC adjusted to 200 PPM for correction.

      Code MN Rule 4626.0805C3

  2. Feb 20, 2025 Routine Score 96
    • Not serious Priority 3

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

      The washing temperature gauge of the high temperature mechanical dishwasher was stocked and not working properly. Note: Repair it.

      Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

    • Not serious Priority 2

      Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.

      No irreversible registering temperature indicator device or T-Stick provided for high temp mechanical dishwasher. Note: Provide & use it as required to accurately measure the rack surface temperature

      Code MN Rule 4626.0710B

    • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

      Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

      TCS foods such as black beans, white Rice found being cooled on shallow pans sitting at ambient temperatures. Note: Per PIC all cooked about 35 minutes ago. Note: All relocated for rapid chilling. Note: For proper cooling methods, please see the food safety fact sheet sent with the report.

      Code MN Rule 4626.0390A

    • Not serious Priority 3

      Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily

      Wet wiping cloths found stored on the prep table between use. Note> Store all wet wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer solution bucket between use all times.

      Code MN Rule 4626.0285B

    • Not serious Priority 3

      Cover the receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnable that are inside the food establishment when the units contain food residue, are not in continuous use or after they are filled.

      Trash dumpster lids found kept open. Note: Keep the trash dumpster's lids closed when not in a continuous use.

      Code MN Rule 4626.1290A

  3. Feb 28, 2024 Routine Score 96
    • Not serious Priority 3

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

      The rinsing temperature gauge of the high temp. mechanical dishwasher stuck and not working properly. Note: Repair it.

      Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

    • Not serious Priority 3

      Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

      The certificate of the state of Minnesota health department certified food protection manager certificate not posted. Note: The manager stated he had certificate but unbale to locate it at the time of inspection. Note: Post it as required.

      Code MN Rule 4626.0033D

    • Not serious Priority 2

      Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.

      No irreversible registering temperature indicator device or T-Stick provided for high temp mechanical dishwasher. Note: Provide & use it as required to accurately measure the rack surface temperature

      Code MN Rule 4626.0710B

    • Not serious Priority 2

      Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

      No appropriate test strips (Quat) provided onsite. Note: Provide & use it as required.

      Code MN Rule 4626.0715

  4. Mar 1, 2023 Routine Score 100

    Result: Complete.

Source: Minneapolis Health Department. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.