Caribou Coffee #1119
509 WASHINGTON AVE S, Minneapolis, MN 55415 · Hennepin County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Minneapolis Health Department
- License / ID
- LIC28123
- Status
- Risk level 3
- Official record
- Minneapolis Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 1, 2025 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Priority 3
Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Observed front counter area floor was wet and sticky - clean front counter area floor.
Code MN Rule 4626.1520A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.
Clean build-up of mold and scum around backs and sides of front counter dump sink.
Code MN Rule 4626.0855
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep all outdoor trash, recycling, and organics containers closed.
Observed outside dumpster lids wide open. Keep dumpster lids closed. Note: This is a community dumpster serving several businesses.
Code MN Rule 4626.1290B
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Not serious
Priority 3
The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
Observed posted business license expired 4/1/25. Obtain and post up to date business license.
Code MCO 188.390
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Not serious
Priority 3
Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
Observed the bottom shelf in back room 2-door upright cooler was in need of cleaning. Clean and maintain unit in a clean condition.
Code MN Rule 4626.0840C
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Serious
Priority 1
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
The manager on duty was not aware if store had an employee illness log. Ensure all managers and persons in charge are aware of and know how to fill out records of employee illnesses. Log sent with a copy of this report.
Code MN Rule 4626.0040C
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Apr 3, 2023 Routine Score 98
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Not serious
Priority 3
Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT CABINETRY AND EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS IN THE BACK OF THE PREMISES UNDER THE UPRIGHT COOLERS IN NEED OF A GOOD CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION.
Code MN Rule 4626.1520A
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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 THROUGH DISCUSSIONS THAT FACILITY IS USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL AGAIN FOR CREAMER BUT NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES WERE KEPT ON FILE. DEVELOP WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE. AN EXAMPLE OF A TPHC FORM IS BEING SENT OUT WITH THE INSPECTION REPORT.
Code MN Rule 4626.0408A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
OBSERVED VARIOUS WATER STAINED CEILING PANELS IN THE UNISEX BATHROOMS. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS WITH NEW CEILING PANELS.
Code MN Rule 4626.1515
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Not serious
Priority 3
Source: Minneapolis Health Department. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.