Sharing And Caring Hands
525 7TH ST N, Minneapolis, MN 55405 · Hennepin County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Institution)
- Inspected by
- Minneapolis Health Department
- License / ID
- LIC30135
- Status
- Risk level 1
- Official record
- Minneapolis Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Inspections
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May 28, 2026 Routine Score 100
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.
Observed the ductwork above the dishwasher to be very dusty and in need of a cleaning. Clean and maintain ductwork in a clean condition.
Code MN Rule 4626.1530A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
Observed the corner pieces of base coving at both ends of the half wall and corner piece closest to the cooking area to be broken and in need of repair. Repair referenced areas as needed. Per operator, a work order is in place to correct these areas.
Code MN Rule 4626.1515
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Not serious
Priority 3
Store clothing and other personal items in lockers or other suitable places.
Observed employee belongings such as a purse and jacket on the lower shelf of the prep table near the cookline. Maintain employee belongings in their designated storage areas.
Code MN Rule 4626.1560B
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Apr 21, 2025 Routine Score 100
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.
Observed the hood baffles in the main cooking hood as well as the ductwork above the dishwasher to be dusty and in need of cleaning. Clean and maintain in a clean condition.
Code MN Rule 4626.1530A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
Observed a few corner pieces of base coving in the kitchen at both ends of the half wall as well as by the entrance to the kitchen closest to the cooking area to be broken and in need of repair. Repair damaged base coving as needed.
Code MN Rule 4626.1515
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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 the presence of some mouse droppings in the lower level food pantry and adjacent hallway dry storage area. Mouse droppings were noted on some of the shelving and on the floors under the shelving in the referenced areas. All food and single service items were tightly packaged and intact with no evidence of droppings on products or any gnaw marks of food items. Operator to dispose of products that may be damaged. Remove all items from shelving and provide a deep cleaning of all surfaces before restocking shelving. Operator to immediately contact pest control operator and increase pest control service as well as send over the most recent pest control service receipts to inspector. Operator to monitor premises for any additional activity.
Code MN Rule 4626.1565ABD
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Not serious
Priority 3
Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
Observed the presence of some mouse droppings in the lower level food pantry and adjacent hallway dry storage area. Operator to clean up all mouse droppings and provide a deep cleaning of all surfaces before restocking shelving. In addition, operator to monitor premises for any additional activity.
Code MN Rule 4626.1520A
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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 various shelving in the lower level walk in cooler to be corroded and no longer in a smooth and easily cleanable condition. Remove and replace referenced shelving with new intact shelving as needed.
Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB
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Not serious
Priority 3
Maintain the refuse, recyclables, and returnable storage areas and enclosures clean, free of litter, unnecessary items and nonfunctional, no longer used equipment.
Observed the grounds surrounding the exterior dumpster to have old debris. Clean up referenced area and maintain clean.
Code MN Rule 4626.1300
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Not serious
Priority 3
GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28
Observed styrofoam plates and cups in use on site. Discussed the Minneapolis Green to Go ordinance with operator and provided a flyer on acceptable products such as those being recyclable and or compostable. Hennepin County offers grants, signage and technical assistance to licensed businesses. Operator to use up current supply on site and move towards compliant products. Additional information sent out with inspection report.
Code MCO 204.30B
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Apr 16, 2024 Routine Score 92
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Not serious
Priority 3
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO BE MISSING AT THE BACK EMPLOYEE KITCHEN HAND SINK. POST APPLICABLE SIGNAGE.
Code MN Rule 4626.1457
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Serious
Priority 1
Corrected on site
Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.
OBSERVED RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE A CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT SAUSAGE IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. OPERATOR RELOCATED THE RAW SHELL EGGS TO A SHELF BELOW THE CONTAINER OF COOKED SAUSAGE.
Code MN Rule 4626.0235A(1)
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Not serious
Priority 2
Corrected on site
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER PIERCING BLADE TO HAVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS. OPERATOR SENT THE CAN OPENER TO THE DISHWASHER FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
Code MN Rule 4626.0840A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.
OBSERVED VARIOUS HOOD BAFFLES TO BE DUSTY AND IN NEED OF A THOROUGH CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAFFLES IN A CLEAN CONDITION.
Code MN Rule 4626.1530A
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Not serious
Priority 2
Have a thin-tipped food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of thin pieces of food.
OBSERVED A THIN TIP THERMOMETER TO NOT BE PRESENT ON SITE TO MEASURE TEMPERATURES OF THIN MASS FOODS. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AN APPLICABLE THERMOMETER ON SITE.
Code MN Rule 4626.0705B
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Apr 24, 2023 Routine Score 96
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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 reach in cooler not capable of holding foods at or below 41 degrees F. Have unit repaired or replaced.
Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB
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Serious
Priority 1
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
Observed ham sandwiches in reach in cooler at a temperature of 52 degrees F. These were discarded by person in charg during the inspection. Ensure all TCS foods are kept at or below 41 degrees F.
Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2
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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.