Caribou Coffee #1344

Year by year

Inspections

1. Aug 10, 2026 Routine Score 94
   • 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

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

     Observed that the establishment still did not have chlorine test strips during the inspection. The PIC was advised to obtain appropriate chlorine test strips to verify the sanitizer concentration in the dish machine.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0715

   • Serious Priority 1

     Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule.

     Although a container of chlorine sanitizer was connected to the dish machine, no chlorine was detected after running a full cycle. The PIC was advised to discontinue use of the machine until it is serviced and properly dispensing sanitizer. The PIC was also reminded to ensure employees use chlorine test strips to verify sanitizer concentration.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0805C1

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

     The establishment’s MDH-issued CFPM certificate was not posted on site. The PIC was reminded to ensure the certificate is properly posted

     Code MN Rule 4626.0033D

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Remove the supply of individual disposable towels and hand soap from food preparation sinks, utensil washing sinks, and mop sinks.

     Observed that soap and towel dispensers were mounted above the café dump sink. The PIC was advised to remove them to prevent employees from using the dump sink for handwashing.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1455

2. Feb 12, 2025 Routine Score 98
   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     - Two (2) of the prep coolers in the back and the main display cooler in the front were not working properly. Informed the PIC they must either service/replace the coolers or remove them from the establishment. - The stainless steel side panel on the main over was loose and held-in-place by black duct-temp. Informed the PIC they must replace the panel or securely attach it to the oven without a duct in a manner compliant with manufacturer's design

     Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

     Establishment did not have a quat test strips at the time of this inspection. Informed the person-in-charge (PIC) they must have and use the appropriate test strips for the sanitizer solutions they use in the establishment.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0715

3. Aug 14, 2023 Routine Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

     Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) certificate posted in the business. The person in charge has submitted the CFPM application and waiting for the CFPM. Obtain and post a CFPM certificate in a conspicuous area.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0033D