Dba Seward Cafe
2129 FRANKLIN AVE E, Minneapolis, MN 55404 · Hennepin County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Minneapolis Health Department
- License / ID
- LIC408318
- Status
- Risk level 1
- Official record
- Minneapolis Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Inspections
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Nov 6, 2025 Routine Score 98
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Not serious
Priority 2
The consumer advisory disclosure must include either: • A description of the food as raw or undercooked • An asterisk to a footnote describing the food as raw or undercooked
Observed eggs on the menu offered undercooked. This item needs to be disclosed as undercooked by stating such and linking it to the consumer advisory. Change the language of the advisory for online and in house menus. This was discussed.
Code MN Rule 4626.0442B
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
Observed the drop ceiling in the basement storage area has missing and damaged tiles. Replace all ceiling tiles in the food storage area of the basement.
Code MN Rule 4626.1515
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Not serious
Priority 3
Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.
Observed no covered wastecan in the restroom. Provide a covered waste can. This was discussed.
Code MN Rule 4626.1260
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Not serious
Priority 2
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Aug 15, 2024 Routine Score 100
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Not serious
Priority 3
Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.
Covered waste cans needed in restrooms
Code MN Rule 4626.1260
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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.
Wood shelves observed used for storage in kitchen. Wrap with FRP or install approved racks.
Code MN Rule 4626.0495
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Not serious
Priority 3
Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.
Observed unnecessary items and trash in the basement. Clear out and throw out and organize.
Code MN Rule 4626.1580AB
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Aug 10, 2023 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Priority 3
Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager certificate on-site. Post copy as requested.
Code MN Rule 4626.0033D
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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 on-site. Illness log has been provided with report, print copy as requested.
Code MN Rule 4626.0040C
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Not serious
Priority 3
Relocate insect control devices so they are not over food preparation areas or in areas where dead insects or fragments can fall onto exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Observed fly strip located over prep cooler. Relocate fly strips away from food or equipment.
Code MN Rule 4626.1385B
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Not serious
Priority 3
Source: Minneapolis Health Department. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.