Nabo
720 22ND AVE S, Minneapolis, MN 55454 · Hennepin County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Minneapolis Health Department
- License / ID
- LIC393890
- Status
- Risk level 1
- Official record
- Minneapolis Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Inspections
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Apr 10, 2026 Follow-Up Score 94
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Serious
Priority 1
Corrected on site
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
This was corrected onsite during the routine but found to be OUT of compliance during the reinspection because tapioca bubbles were held on ice not in mechanical refrigeration.
Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2
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Not serious
Priority 2
Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.
Observed the tapioca bubbles out of refrigeration on the countertop on ice. Staff stated they are using the 4-hour rule, but no written procedures have been filed with the City Health Department. Fill out the enclosed form and keep with your records for proper procedures to comply with using Time As Public Health Control.
Code MN Rule 4626.0408A
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Serious
Priority 1
Corrected on site
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Mar 9, 2026 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority 1
Corrected on site
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Observed tea bobas on ice at 60F. They had been on ice for 1/2 hour. There is no TPHC plan for this product. This was discussed. Staff placed the item in the refrigerator and corrected the issue onsite
Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2
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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 hard boiled eggs ihun the cooler without a datemark. This was discussed and the issue would be addressed onsit or with the main kitchen who brought them down to NABO
Code MN Rule 4626.0400A
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Not serious
Priority 3
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Observed the quat dispenser not working properly. This was discussed. Fix and maintain the dispenser.
Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB
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Serious
Priority 1
Use only chemical sanitizers on food-contact surfaces that meet Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations requirements: • Part 180, section 180.940 • Part 180, subpart E, section 180.2020
Observed quat sani levels over 400 ppm within the sink and buckets. This was discussed and determined that the dispenser was broke. Until fixed, dilute the concentration and monitor with test strips to obttain an amount between 200-400 ppm.
Code MN Rule 4626.1620
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Serious
Priority 1
Corrected on site
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Apr 9, 2025 Routine Score 96
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Serious
Priority 1
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Observed tcs foods, hummus, yogurt, cut tomatoes and milk within coolers at 43F-45F. Maintain the coolers so the foods within are at 41F or below:
Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2
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Not serious
Priority 3
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Observed two coolers with air temps within at 43-45F. Observed one reachin cooler leaking water. Fix and maintain the coolers.
Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB
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Not serious
Priority 3
Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.
Observed several large pieces of equipment that are not working or being used for any other purpose. Remove the broken equipment.
Code MN Rule 4626.1580AB
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Not serious
Priority 3
Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
Observed food spills within the milk cooler. Clean and maintain clean.
Code MN Rule 4626.0840C
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Serious
Priority 1
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Apr 3, 2024 Routine Score 100
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Not serious
Priority 3
Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
Observed prep cooler next to grill with food spills. Clean and maintain clean.
Code MN Rule 4626.0840C
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Mar 22, 2023 Routine Score 94
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Not serious
Priority 3
Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
Although there are several staff that are certified in the main kitchen who oversee the Nabo location, a copy of at least one of the certificates needs to be displayed in Nabo.
Code MN Rule 4626.0033D
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Serious
Priority 1
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Several food items in the cold pan unit were above 41F. The unit was immediately adjusted to a lower temperature and the temperatures will be monitored.
Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2
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Not serious
Priority 2
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
The can opener had some food debris on it that was left from the previous night. It was immediately cleaned. Make sure staff are reminded about daily cleaning procedures.
Code MN Rule 4626.0840A
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Not serious
Priority 3
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.