The Sample Room
2124 MARSHALL ST NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 · Hennepin County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Minneapolis Health Department
- License / ID
- LIC34535
- Status
- Risk level 1
- Official record
- Minneapolis Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Inspections
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Sep 2, 2026 Routine Score 96
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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. An electronic log will be sent along with the report. Print and use it as necessary.
Code MN Rule 4626.0040C
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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 state certified food protection manager (CFPM) - employ a CFPM and post a copy of their CFPM certificate onsite in a conspicuous area.
Code MN Rule 4626.0033A
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Serious
Priority 1
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Aug 19, 2025 Routine Score 92
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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 as requested by inspector. Obtain illness log and use it as necessary. An electronic copy will be sent along with routine report.
Code MN Rule 4626.0040C
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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. Employ a CFPM and post certificate in a conspicuous area.
Code MN Rule 4626.0033A
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Serious
Priority 1
For mechanical dishwashing machines using hot water sanitizing, the surface temperature of the utensils and equipment must reach 160 degrees F or higher.
Observed hot sanitizing dish machine not reaching 160*F at the time of the inspection. Service the equipment and do not use until properly sanitizing dishes. Use the 3-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize.
Code MN Rule 4626.0905B
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Serious
Priority 1
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Jul 23, 2024 Routine Score 100
Result: Complete.
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Jul 21, 2023 Follow-Up Score 100
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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.
Code MN Rule 4626.1395A
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Not serious
Priority 3
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Jul 7, 2023 Routine Score 94
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Not serious
Priority 2
Mushroom harvester shall retain all records of wild mushrooms sold in a retail establishment for last 90 days.
Code MN Rule 4626.0155C
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Serious
Priority 1
The business is not following their HACCP plan which includes a variance approval.
non compliance with HACCP logs. Incomplete/nonexsistant logs
Code MN Rule 4626.1700B
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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.
Sweeps or similar needed under doors to outside.
Code MN Rule 4626.1395A
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Not serious
Priority 3
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Rusted racks observed in meat cooler.
Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB
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Not serious
Priority 3
Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.
The basement wall behind the storage racks are down to studs without any surface material. Basement storage area in back for single service/food/equipment also without surface material on wall, ceiling and floor.
Code MN Rule 4626.1325A1
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Not serious
Priority 3
Provide sufficient mechanical tempered make-up air and exhaust ventilation to keep rooms free of grease, excessive heat, steam condensation, vapors, obnoxious or disagreeable odors, smoke, and fumes according to State Building and Mechanical codes.
Cooking observed downstairs without a hood.
Code MN Rule 4626.1475A
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Not serious
Priority 2
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.