Lao Advancement Org. Of America

Year by year

Inspections

1. Mar 30, 2026 Routine Score 94
   • 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 rodent droppings behind the dry storage shelving and the stand-up cooler. Professional pest control provided monthly- service reports verified by inspector. Clean area. Regularly inspect kitchen and report signs of pests to pest control provider. Increase service as needed.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1565ABD

   • Serious Priority 1

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

     Observed facility to be serving buffet style food without a sneeze guard. Serve food in a way that helps prevent contamination.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0320A

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Handwashing sinks must be located in close proximity to: • Food and beverage preparation areas • Food and beverage service areas • Warewashing areas • Toilet rooms

     Observed facility to be serving food in an area that did not have a handwashing sink. Make sure all food prep and serving is done in an area with a nearby handwashing sink.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1095

2. Sep 5, 2024 Routine Score 98
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

     Observed cobwebs to be present on the walls and ceilings throughout the kitchen area. Observed the area behind the oven to be heavily soiled with cobwebs and other debris. Clean these areas and keep physical facilities clean.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1520A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

     Observed there to be peeling and bubbling paint on the ceiling throughout the kitchen area. Repair and keep the ceilings in good repair.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1515

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Store clothing and other personal items in lockers or other suitable places.

     Observed employee personal food items to be stored intermingled with food for community service. Store personal food items in a way that is separate from food for community service.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1560B

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Train employees on effective steps to follow for the cleanup of vomit or diarrhea.

     Observed there to be no procedure for the clean-up of a vomit/diarrhea event. A procedure will be included in this report. Keep the procedure and train employees on how to clean-up a vomit or diarrhea event.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0123

   • 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 rodent droppings behind the oven. Clean area. Regularly inspect kitchen and report any evidence of pest activity to pest control operator.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1565ABD

   • Not serious Priority 3

     The services of a licensed pest control operator shall be required when a facility has evidence of rodent or insect activity to the extent that rodent droppings are visible, or live insects are seen during an inspection. The facility shall maintain records of the pest control operator's services on

     Observed facility to not have a contract with a professional pest control operator. Rodent droppings were observed in the kitchen area. Contract with a professional pest control operator.

     Code MCO 188.590

3. Mar 7, 2023 Routine Score 100

   Result: Complete.