Black Bean Coffee

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 11, 2025 Routine Score 96
   • 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 protective plastic wrapping on a new piece of kitchen equipment. Discussed with operator. Remove wrappings so all surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0495

   • Not serious Priority 3 Corrected on site

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

     Observed wiping cloths sitting in bucket with low quat sanitizer concentration (100ppm) Operator refreshed sanitizer bucket during inspection.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0285B

   • Serious Priority 1

     Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.

     Observed soybean paste opened on 5/27/25. Discussed with operator. Discard TCS foods within 7 days or opening or making them.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0405A

2. May 18, 2023 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

     FIRST COMPARTMENT (LEFT) AT 3-COMP SINK WAS LEAKING AND OR NOT HOLDING WATER. REPAIR THIS SINK.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1040B

   • 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.

     OBSERVED PAPER CUPS WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC) FOR COLD AND HOT DRINKS. THESE ARE NOT ALLOWED. ORDINANCE TOOK EFFECT IN 2015. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (#1, #2 AND #5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI, ASTM 6868).

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • 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 WHITE TOWEL USED ON DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEANED/SANITIZED UTENSILS AT 3-COMP SINK. REMOVE THIS TOWEL. DO NOT USE ABSORBENT MATERIALS.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0495

   • Not serious Priority 3 Corrected on site

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

     OBSERVED A WET TOWEL SITTING ON A PREP TABLE BY THE COFFEE MACHINE. ONCE TOWELS ARE WET, THEY NEED TO BE STORED INSIDE A SANITIZER BUCKET COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN SANITIZER. PIC MADE A BUCKET AND PUT TOWEL IN THE SANITIZER SOLUTION.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0285B

   • Not serious Priority 3

     The services of a licensed pest control operator shall be required when a facility has evidence of rodent or insect activity to the extent that rodent droppings are visible, or live insects are seen during an inspection. The facility shall maintain records of the pest control operator's services on

     OBSERVED GREEN BLOCKS AND WHITE CONTAINER TO CONTROL ANTS AND MICE IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. POISON BLOCKS AND ANT TRAPS WERE PLACED BY THE OWNER. REMOVE HOUSEHOLD POISONOUS TRAPS AND GREEN BLOCKS. HIRE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

     Code MCO 188.590

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     HAND WASHING SIGN WAS MISSING AT HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH SINK USED BY FOOD WORKERS.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1457

   • Serious Priority 1

     Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

     NO EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. YOU MUST KEEP A LOG TO BE ABLE TO RECORD REQUIRED ILLNESSES / SYMPTOMS. BE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE CAN LOCATE THE LOG UPON REQUEST BY HEALTH INSPECTORS. A SAMPLE IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0040C

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

     MOP WAS STORED UPSIDE DOWN AT THE MOP SINK. PROVIDE AND USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1540

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide necessary walls and ceiling to completely enclose toilet rooms and a tight-fitting, self-closing device on the toilet room door.

     DOORS OF THE RESTROOMS ARE NOT “SELF-CLOSING”. PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR FOR RESTROOMS.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1390

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

     MISSING COVERED GARBAGE INSIDE RESTROOMS. PROVIDE A COVERED GARBAGE FOR BOTH RESTROOMS.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1260

   • Not serious Priority 3

     The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

     NO STATE REGISTERED CFPM CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. GO TO AN APPROVED SERVSAFE CLASS AND THEN SUBMIT DIPLOMA TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR CERTIFICATE, PLEASE POST IT ON A VISIBLE PLACE. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html

     Code MN Rule 4626.0033A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Discontinue the use of a food preparation sink for anything other than food preparation.

     OPERATOR WAS DUMPING COFFEE AND OTHER BEVERAGES IN THE PREP SINK. PREP SINK IS ONLY TO PREPARE FOOD. NOTE: REINSTALL AND USE DESIGNATED DUMP SINK FOR THIS PURPOSE.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0780C