West Bank Grocery
417 CEDAR AVE S, Minneapolis, MN 55454 · Hennepin County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Meat Market)
- Inspected by
- Minneapolis Health Department
- License / ID
- LIC53672
- Status
- Risk level 2
- Official record
- Minneapolis Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 10, 2026 Follow-Up Score 100
Result: Complete.
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May 27, 2026 Follow-Up Score 90
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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.
Code MN Rule 4626.1457
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Not serious
Priority 2
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
Code MN Rule 4626.0840A
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Serious
Priority 1
Clean food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils used for TCS foods at least every four hours.
Code MN Rule 4626.0845C
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Serious
Priority 1
Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.
Code MN Rule 4626.0900
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Apr 30, 2026 Routine Score 90
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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 handsinks without signage for employees reminding them to wash hands. Provide signage at each handsink.
Code MN Rule 4626.1457
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Not serious
Priority 2
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
The slicer and meat saw was observed with meat debris fro the day before. Clean and sanitize in place applying the procedure to all food contact surfaces.
Code MN Rule 4626.0840A
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Serious
Priority 1
Clean food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils used for TCS foods at least every four hours.
Observed bloody water and residue on countertops and equipment. Clean and sanitize the counters prior to leaving for the day.
Code MN Rule 4626.0845C
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Serious
Priority 1
Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.
No sanitizer was observed in the warewash area. Clean and sanitize prior to leaving for the day.
Code MN Rule 4626.0900
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Observed the handsink in the deli and meat market unable to drain. Fix the problem blocked drain and wipe away major grease and meat debris into the garbage prior to washing dishes.
Code MN Rule 4626.1040B
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Apr 23, 2025 Routine Score 94
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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 no signage for employee hand washing. This was discussed.
Code MN Rule 4626.1457
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Not serious
Priority 3
Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.
Observed a towel under a cutting board in the meat market. This was discussed.
Code MN Rule 4626.0495
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Not serious
Priority 2
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
The Slicer was observed with blood and meat particles on the food contact area.
Code MN Rule 4626.0840A
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Serious
Priority 1
Clean food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils used for TCS foods at least every four hours.
The large cutting board was observed with blood and meat debris sitting on the counter after use from the morning and more than 4 hours prior. This was discussed and operator set to cleaning.
Code MN Rule 4626.0845C
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Apr 25, 2024 Routine Score 100
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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.
Code MN Rule 4626.1457
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Not serious
Priority 3
Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
Observed food and equipment stored on milk crated and chairs throughout the facility. Obtain approved shelving and install lowest shelf 6 inches from floor.
Code MN Rule 4626.0300A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Observed the 3-comp sink without adequate drain plugs to hold sanitizer and clean/sanitize dishes properly. Short term solution is to use a clean pail for the 3rd sink basin until owner buys appropriate plugs.
Code MN Rule 4626.1040B
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.
Observed food spills accumilating around equipment used in the meat market. Clean at a frequency to keep up with the spills.
Code MN Rule 4626.0855
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Not serious
Priority 3
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May 1, 2023 Routine Score 100
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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.
A handwashing sign is still needed at the handsink in the meat market area.
Code MN Rule 4626.1457
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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.