Mecca Meat & Grocery Store

Year by year

Inspections

1. Mar 31, 2026 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Walk in cooler not in working order. Repair cooler.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.

     Observed unused equipment in meat market area. Remove unused equipment to clear up clutter and assist with pest management.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1580AB

   • 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 mice droppings on the floor in corners of the room. Discussed with operator. Guardian Pest Control services is being used per operator. Continue working with pest control servicers.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1565ABD

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Handwashing signage missing from handwash sink. Provide signage reminding employees to wash hands.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1457

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Observed dust and debris on the floor, under equipment, and in corners. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulation.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1520A

   • 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 chlorine bleach on site that is not rated for food contact surfaces. Discussed with operator and demonstrated approved types of sanitizer. Obtain and use an approved sanitizer.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1620

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests.

     Observed a dead mouse caught in a sticky trap in rear corner of building. Discussed with operator. Inspect traps daily and remove any caught/dead pests.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1570

2. Oct 2, 2024 Routine Score 94
   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Observed walk in cooler not working. Repair cooler.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

     Observed dried food debris on non food contact surfaces of cutting equipment. Discussed with operator- ensure equipment is cleaned frequently and throroughly.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0855

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.

     Observed old a/c unit and other clutter in cutting room. Removed old/unused equipment.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1580AB

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Protect food from cross-contamination by using packages or covered containers.

     Observed uncovered frozen meat in walk in freezer. Cover food when not in use.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0235A(4)

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

     Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device

     Observed no paper towels at handwash sink at time of inspection. Ensure handwash sinks are properly stocked.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1445

   • 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 mice droppings on the floor. Discussed with operator. They are using Guardian Pest Control services.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1565ABD

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Observed missing handwashing signage. Ensure all handwashing signs have proper signage.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1457

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Observed dust and debris on the floor, under tables and in the corners. Clean and maintain clean.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1520A

   • 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 bleach used on site for sanitizing to not have any instructions or indications for cleaning food contact surfaces. Discussed with operator. Purchase and use a bleach that is approved for use on food contact surfaces.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1620

3. Apr 4, 2023 Routine Score 98
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

     Observed excessive trash/debris throughout the facility. Discussed pests, cleaning and frequency with operator.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1515

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     replace rusty shelving inside walk-in cooler and freezer. repair door to self-latch at walk-in cooler and freezer Observed exposed concrete on door of walk-in cooler

     Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

     Observed dried out food debris on external surfaces of meat cutting and grinding equipment. Discussed frequency cleaning with operator.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0855

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.

     Observed old pieces of equipment, shelving and utensil piled up on the back wall next to walk-in cooler.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1580AB

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Protect food from cross-contamination by using packages or covered containers.

     Observed uncover containers and bags with meat products inside walk-in freezer. Discussed food contamination with operator.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0235A(4)

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device

     Observed hand washing sink without paper towel. Supplied at the time of inspection.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1445

   • 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 mice droppings on the floor under equipment and shelving. Discussed pest control with operator.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1565ABD