E & L Supermarket & Deli

Year by year

Inspections

1. Apr 29, 2026 Routine Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     "STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not

     Observed store to be missing the required amounts of fresh produce, as required under the Staple Foods ordinance. A handout for the Staple Foods ordinance will be included in this report. Make sure that all required foods are carried and available for customers.

     Code MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

     Observed the ceiling of the walk-in cooler to be soiled. Observed the beverage racks and the sandwich racks in the walk-in cooler to be soiled. Clean and keep equipment clean.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0855

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

     Observed there to be a large light gap at the back entrance door. Replace the door sweep so the door is tightly sealed.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1395A

2. Dec 19, 2024 Routine Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     "STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not

     Observed business to not stocked required quantities and varieties of animal/vegetable proteins and fresh fruits/vegetables that are required under the Staple Foods Ordinance. Information on the Staple Food Ordinance will be included in this report. Stock and provide all foods required under the Staple Foods Ordinance.

     Code MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

     Observed the fan guards, beverage racking, and ceiling of the walk-in cooler to be soiled. Clean and keep equipment clean.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0855

3. Jun 23, 2023 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Priority 3

     "STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not

     There was not enough fresh produce to meet the staple foods ordinance at the time of inspection. Provided staple foods guidance document for facility to use to meet the requirement. Provide enough fresh produce as required by the Staple Foods Ordinance and maintain.

     Code MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)

   • Not serious Priority 3 Corrected on site

     The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

     License was not posted at the time of inspection. Operator found current license and posted it immediately. Maintain current license posted in establishment at all times.

     Code MCO 188.390

   • Serious Priority 1

     Keep poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale away from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service items.

     Containers of glass cleaner and ant and roach killer was observed stored above containers of apple juice and fruit punch on a shelf in the back of the store by the freezer. Discussed with person in charge that chemicals should be stored below food containers. Rearrange shelf so that food is not subject to potential chemical contamination and maintain.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1680B