Shaw's Bar & Grill
1528 UNIVERSITY AVE NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 · Hennepin County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Minneapolis Health Department
- License / ID
- LIC30139
- Status
- Risk level 1
- Official record
- Minneapolis Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 17, 2026 Routine Score 94
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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 styrofoam onsite - remove.
Code MCO 204.30A
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Serious
Priority 1
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
Observed no employee illness log onsite at the time of the inspection - an electronic copy will be sent along with report. Print and use as necessary.
Code MN Rule 4626.0040C
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
Observed missing tiles below the 3-compartment sink and in front of the ice machine located in the back prep small - repair and install tiles.
Code MN Rule 4626.1515
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Not serious
Priority 2
Develop written procedures for the raw animal food noncontinuous cooking process and obtain prior approval from the regulatory authority before implementation.
Per discussion with the owner, chicken wings are fried, cool down, and refried as ordered but there are no written procedures for the par-cooking. A copy of the form will be sent along with the report. Fill out the form and keep it in-house. This form will be requested at the next inspection.
Code MN Rule 4626.0349F
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Jul 24, 2025 Routine Score 94
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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.
Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) at the business. Obtain a CFPM.
Code MN Rule 4626.0033A
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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 styrofoam cups and #6 plastic cups at the bar, styrofoam to-go containers in the kitchen. Provide compliance materials.
Code MCO 204.30A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.
Observed trash can in restrooms with no lid. Provide.
Code MN Rule 4626.1260
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Serious
Priority 1
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
Observed no employee illness log at the time of the inspection. PIC was not able to locate illness log when requested. Obtain and use an illness log as necessary.
Code MN Rule 4626.0040C
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Not serious
Priority 2
Corrected on site
Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
Observed far end handwashing station blocked with a pack of water bottle. Remove, handwashing station must be accessible at all times. PIC removed water bottle.
Code MN Rule 4626.1110AB
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Jun 27, 2024 Routine Score 96
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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 certified food protection manager (CFPM) posted onsite, observed ServSafe only. Obtain a CFPM. An application will be sent along with the report for the person in charge to fill and send to the state health department.
Code MN Rule 4626.0033A
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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.
Styrofoam to-go containers and #6 portion cups used at the business. Discussed with the owner and person in charge to discontinue using non-compliance materials and obtain compliance materials. Green to Go flyer along with resources will be sent along with the report.
Code MCO 204.30A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean
Ice machine shield on the interior observed with debris - clean as necessary.
Code MN Rule 4626.0845E
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Not serious
Priority 3
Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.
Observed trash can not cover in both of the bathroom - cover trash can.
Code MN Rule 4626.1260
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Serious
Priority 1
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
No employee illness log onsite at the time of the inspection. An electronic illness log will be sent along with the report. Print and use illness log as necessary.
Code MN Rule 4626.0040C
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Jun 23, 2023 Routine Score 100
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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.
Send your servesafe paperwork and use the enclosed application and send to MDH to fulfill the certification.
Code MN Rule 4626.0033A
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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.