Corner Coffee

Year by year

Inspections

1. Oct 24, 2025 Routine Score 98
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

     The floors throughout the facility were observed pitted and missing sections of flooring, exposing the wood floor beneath. Repair or replace floors so that they are smooth, durable, non-porous and easily cleanable.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1515

   • 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

     The ice machine was observed with a buildup of slime mold on parts of the machine that contact ice. Clean machine at a frequency that maintains it clean to sight and touch.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0845E

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.

     The caulking behind the 3 basin sink, the handwash sink and the food preperation sink, and wall junctures were observed stained, deteriorating and crusted with food debris. Remove caulking and reseal with a smooth layer.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1325A1

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Calibrate food temperature measuring devices in accordance with manufacturer's specifications as often as necessary to ensure accuracy.

     Food thermometer was not calibrated accurately and was off approxmiately 4 degrees Fahrenheit. Recalibrate thermometer so that it is accurate to at least +/- 2F. Calibrate according to thermometer instructions.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0820B

2. Sep 27, 2024 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

     The caulking behind the sink and wall juncture was observed stained and crusted with food debris. There was also a significant buildup of caulking that is no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Remove caulking and reseal with a smooth layer.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1515

   • 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 was observed with slime mold buildup on parts of the machine that contact ice. Clean ice machine at a frequency that maintains it clean to sight and touch.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0845E

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide labeling for bulk, unpackaged food, such as bakery treats prepared on the premises of the food establishment or at another food establishment or a food processing plant that is owned by the same person and is regulated by the food regulatory agency that has jurisdiction.

     Pastries in bakery case that are provided by another bakery were missing ingredient information. These pastries are unpackaged and provided to the customer by the employee. Discussed with Person In Charge that the name of the product, ingredient information and allergens for each pastry must be available for customers who ask for ingredients/allergens to review before making a purchase. Keep pastry name, ingredients in descending order, and allergen information available on site for review at all times.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0435D(3)

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.

     The floors throughout the facility were observed pitted and missing sections, exposing wood flooring beneath. Repair or replace floors so they are smooth, durable, non-porous and easily cleanable.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1325A1

   • Serious Priority 1

     Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

     Facility did not have an employee illness log to track employee reportable symptoms and illnesses. Provided copy of MDH employee illness log with emailed report. Keep employee illness log on site and fill out with each employee illness occurrence.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0040C

3. Sep 14, 2023 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

     The edging of the FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) wall surfaces near 3 basin sink area were observed damaged or missing. Replace edging so that the wall is easily cleanable. The caulking behind the sink and wall juncture was observed stained and crusted with food debris. Clean or remove and reseal caulking. Maintain clean to sight and touch.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1515

   • 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 #6 Coffee lids on site. Management stated that supply chain issues have made it increasingly difficult to get recyclable containers. Green To Go guidance document provided with report. Discontinue using takeaway containers and lids that are not reusable, recyclable, or compostable.

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Resurface scratched cutting boards. Discard them if they can not be cleaned or resurfaced.

     Cutting board at prep cooler was observed with deep cuts and was worn and stained. Replace or resurface. Maintain cutting board so that it is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0740

   • 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.

     At the time of inspection, there was no Certified Food Protection Manager for the establishment. A designated individual will be taking the course for the facility soon. Provided information and application for Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) information in email with report. Apply to State of Minnesota (MN) using provided application once an approved course has been taken and passed. Once Certificate is obtained from State, post certificate in establishment for inspectors to verify during inspections.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0033A

   • Not serious Priority 3 Corrected on site

     Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily

     Sanitizer bucket was measured at 0ppm quat at the time of inspection. Bucket was manually remixed by Person in Charge to 400ppm. Maintain sanitizer bucket solution at effective concentrations for sanitizing and retrain employees to monitor and change sanitizer when required.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0285B

   • Serious Priority 1 Corrected on site

     Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions

     The 3 basin sink quat sanitizer dispenser was measured at 0PPM at the time of inspection. Dishes were observed being sanitized in the sink at the time the measurement was taken. The Person in Charge drained and refilled the sink, and the sink measured 150PPM. Directions for the type of quat used called for a minimum of 200PPM quat. Person In Charge manually mixed the sink to 300PPM quat to correct the violation. Repair quat sanitizer dispenser so that it mixes sink sanitizer to effective sanitizer concentration. Maintain quat sanitizer at effective range according to directions on container. Retrain employees on correct sanitizer concentrations so that they monitor and refresh/refill sanitizer when it drops below effective range.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0805C3