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Inspections

1. Jul 28, 2026 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 wrapping on reach in freezer in basement still intact. Discussed with operator. Remove protective wrapping.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0495

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

     Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

     Operator did not have quat test strips on site at time of the inspection. Test strips were borrowed from food truck parked on site.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0715

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

     Observed non-food contact surfaces of mixer soiled with food debris. Ensure equipment is put away clean.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0840C

   • 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

     Observed biofilm forming on corners of ice machine interior. Clean at the frequency recommended by the manufacturer to prevent build up.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0845E

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

     Observed rag sitting in handwash sink in prep area. Observed handwash sink in basement near 3 comp sink physically blocked. Ensure handwash sinks are only used for washing hands and are accessible at all times.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1110AB

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Observed handwashing signage missing from handwash sink. Ensure all handwash sinks are provided with the correct signage.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1457

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Label all containers of food and food ingredients with their common name.

     Observed ingredients removed from original packaging and placed in unlabeled bulk food bins. Label all bins with their contents.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0240

   • Not serious Priority 3

     All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

     Observed slow leak causing water to pool in bottom of prep cooler. Repair cooler.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

   • 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.

     Per discussion with operator, raw eggs are cooked on panini grill, however there is no hood present. Discontinue cooking raw proteins in this manner without a prop hood installed.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1475A

2. Jan 28, 2025 Routine Score 92
   • Not serious Priority 2

     Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.

     Observed date marking missing from burritos. Ensure all TCS foods held for more than 24 hours are date marked.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0400A

   • 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 sausage in prep cooler with date mark of 1/9/25. Operator discarded this product during inspection.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0405A

   • 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 wrapping still on some newer appliances. This wrapping is not considered smooth and easily cleanable and can harbor bacteria. Remove protective wrapping.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0495

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

     Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

     Operator did not have quat test strips on site at time of inspection. This was corrected on site during inspection.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0715

3. Aug 1, 2023 Routine Score 94
   • 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.

     The operator did not provide MN food manager certification. Discussed the certification process with the operator.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0033A

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     License was not posted at the time of inspection.

     Code MCO 188.390

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

     Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.

     Observed unmarked ground beef inside reach-in cooler. Discussed date marking with operator. Item was marked at the time of inspection.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0400A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Have a thermometer in the: • Warmest part of mechanically refrigerated units • Coldest part of hot food storage units

     Observed two coolers without thermometer.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0620A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Make sure light fixtures have light shields or shatter-resistant light bulbs in areas with: • Exposed food • Clean equipment and utensils • Clean linens • Unwrapped single-service items

     Observed uncovered light bulb inside display cooler.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1375A

   • Serious Priority 1

     All food must be from approved sources.

     The operator stated that food is cooked at 1308 E Franklin, Chippewa Tribe Fin Corp but there is not a license currently associated with this facility. Discussed Approved source with the operator.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0130A