Uncommon Grounds

Year by year

Inspections

1. Mar 18, 2025 Routine Score 98
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Cut bulk milk dispensing tubes on the diagonal, leaving no more than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.

     Milk dispensing tube lengths observed at 2 inches or more. Trim these tubes to one inch or less and keep a 45 degree angle to ensure milk doesn't remain in those tubes when not in use.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0833

   • Not serious Priority 3

     In food preparation or dish washing areas, employees must not eat, drink from an unapproved container, or use tobacco.

     Open food beverage container storing on the rack of clean dishes in the dish area. Move employee beverages to areas where they can't contaminate clean food contact surfaces.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0105A

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Multiple examples of wet wiping cloth storing on the counter top when not in use. Ensure that wet or soiled wiping cloths are storing in sanitizer solution when not in use.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0285B

   • 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 PE lined cups and white coffee lids both appear to be non-recyclable and non-compostable. Either provide evidence that these materials meet the green to go city ordinance or procure only materials that meet the green to go requirements. Educational fact sheet provided with the report.

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Have a food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of foods.

     No food probe thermometer was on-site. Obtain and utilize a food thermometer to ensure that food receiving and holding temperatures are within an approved range.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0705A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

     Hand sink behind the counter was missing handwashing reminder signage. Example handwashing signage provided with the report. Ensure that all hand sinks have handwashing signage near them.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1457

2. Mar 24, 2023 Routine Score 100

   Result: Complete.