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1. Nov 24, 2025 Follow-Up Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Develop an effective date marking system and disclose the system to the regulatory authority upon request.

     Foods being pulled from frozen are not date marked with the pulled date. Ensure food is date marked when pulled from freezer and used or discarded within 6 days.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0400D

2. Nov 12, 2025 Routine Score 88
   • Not serious Priority 3

     GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28

     Observed compostable plastic but no there is no compost hauler. Discontinue using compostable plastics or provide a compost hauler.

     Code MCO 204.30B

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Develop an effective date marking system and disclose the system to the regulatory authority upon request.

     Observed frozen foods in the prep cooler containing no "pulled" date. Develop a date marking system to include date marking frozen products on the date they are pulled to be thawed. This system must include the discard date as 6 days from the pulled date (day 1 of 7 was the day the product was originally made and frozen).

     Code MN Rule 4626.0400D

   • 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 blue cheese dressing date marked 10/26/25. Staff discarded. Comply with above rule.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0405A

   • Serious Priority 1

     Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

     The fryer side prep cooler is holding foods above 41F. Examples include eggs at 47F and tomato at 48F. This is a new cooler since the last inspection. Chef stated they would trouble shoot and discard TCS foods above 41F.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2

   • Serious Priority 1

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

     Employee illness is not being recorded. Employee illness log provided with report. Comply with above rule.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0040C

3. Sep 26, 2024 Follow-Up Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28

     Establishment has compostable plastics and no waster hauler. Building owner will not allow a compost waste hauler. Advised to use current stock so they are not wasted. These products should all be gone by the next routine inspection.

     Code MCO 204.30B

4. Sep 12, 2024 Routine Score 92
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.

     Foods for self service lack required labels. Example includes cookies and brownies at register by coffee area. Discuss labeling requirements for self-service foods, see above rule for outline of label requirements (nutrition information not needed in this case). If food is in a case and not for self service the label is not required.

     Code MN Rule 4626.435B (1-4,6-7)

   • Not serious Priority 3

     GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28

     Establishment has compostable plastic on site and does not have waste hauler for compostable products. Owner stated that the building owner will not allow them to provide an organics hauler. So they are using the current stock that they had already purchased and will not be purchasing compostable plastics in the future. Discussed the amount of stock they have of compostable plastic and it should be gone by their next routine inspection.

     Code MCO 204.30B

   • Serious Priority 1

     Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

     Observed foods held on ice in the lines food prep sink. Examples include house made aioli's at 62F, pancake batter at 57F and pasteurized eggs at 55F. Discussed stock and time and instructed discard within the hour. Observed foods held on ice in the prep cooler that is not functioning properly by the fryer. Prep cooler was sparsely stocked. Discussed stock time and discard time. Observed half & half in insulated containers. All of the above observations should be held under mechanical refrigeration or by using time as public health control Discussed time as a control policy requirements and supplied template with report.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Prep cooler by the fryer is not functioning. It has been repaired several times and is still not functioning. If it cannot be repaired it must be replaced or removed.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

   • 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

     Menu contains an advisory but is missing an asterisk on the eggs cooked to order. Discussed with owner.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0442B

   • Not serious Priority 2

     The business needs to submit a HACCP plan to obtain a variance to acidify or ferment TCS foods.

     Observed cooked and then pickled beets with a date mark of July 13th. Any time a TCS food is pickled or fermented to increase longevity a HACCP plan is required. Instructed discard of beets and discussed HACCP requirements. Chef stated they will only make the beets in smaller quantities and then use or discard in 7 days.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0415C

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Observed wet wiping cloths on counter. Observed wet wiping cloth beneath cutting boards. These must be stored in approved sanitizing solution.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0285B

5. Nov 14, 2023 Follow-Up Score 92
   • Not serious Priority 2

     Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

     Time as a control is used for cream at coffee station and there is no written policy in place. Template provided. Develop a written time as a control policy and train staff on policy.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0408A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.

     Foods in the self service cooler and cookies at the counter do not have labels. Chocolate covered espresso beans do not have ingredients listed on label. Ensure all foods that are available for self service have complete labels. Guidance document provided with report. Requirements discussed with PIC. Labels: 1) Name of food 2) Net quantity 3) Ingredients in descending order, including sub ingredients 4) Major food allergens 5) Name and address of supplier or packer

     Code MN Rule 4626.435B (1-4,6-7)

   • 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 black coffee cup lids. Number six plastics are not recyclable. In addition all black colored plastics, regardless of type/number, will not be allowed in 2024. Guidance document provided with report. Discussed with PIC.

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28

     Observed #7 compostable plastic cup lids. There is no compost removal system. Provide a system to remove compostable plastics or discontinue use.

     Code MCO 204.30B

   • Serious Priority 1

     Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

     Observed foods in TCS foods in the prep cooler to be 56F. Examples include chicken, cheese and salsa. Due to the consistency of foods found to be 56F it appears that cooler had been out of temperature range for a while. Instructed chef to discard all TCS foods in this cooler. Chef began the process of discard during inspection.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Prep Cooler is not holding foods at 41F or below. Repair.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

     Menu does not have a consumer advisory for eggs to cooked to order. Provide. Guidance document provided with report.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0442A

6. Sep 14, 2023 Routine Score 90
   • 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.

     Management stated that they have applied for their Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate but it was not found in the MDH database.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0033A

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

     Time as a control is being used for cream in insulated containers but there is no written policy. Discussed written policy requirements with PIC, template provided with report.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0408A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.

     Multiple items for self service at the coffee bar were missing complete labels. All foods available for self service must have a label with the following information: 1) Name of food 2) Net quantity 3) Ingredients in descending order, including sub-ingredients 4) Major food allergens 5) Name and address of supplier or packer Example of items missing labels: cookies, cakes, yogurt parfait, cut vegetables, chia pudding and chocolate covered espresso beans. Labeling discussed with PIC, guidance document provided with report.

     Code MN Rule 4626.435B (1-4,6-7)

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Launder linens that do not come in direct contact with food between operations if they become wet, sticky, or visibly soiled.

     Observed wet wiping cloths beneath cutting boards. This is not approved. Discussed non-absorbent options that can be used to stabilize cutting boards. Discontinue using wet wiping cloths beneath cutting boards.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0915A

   • 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 black coffee cup to go lids. Number six plastics are not recyclable. In addition all black plastics, regardless of type/number, will not be allowed after the end of December 2023. Guidance document provided with report, Green to Go ordinance requirements discussed with PIC.

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28

     Observed #7 plastic compostable coffee lids. Establishment does not have a compost removal system. Provide a system to compost compostable plastic or discontinue using. Guidance document provided with report.

     Code MCO 204.30B

   • Serious Priority 1

     Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

     TCS foods in prep cooler above 41F. Examples include sour cream & batter at 44F and beans at 43F. Instructed monitor of food temperatures, decrease unit temperature and discard of food that doesn't rapidly cool to 41F.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Prep cooler is not maintaining foods at 41F or below. Monitor unit and repair if needed.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Have a thin-tipped food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of thin pieces of food.

     Food thermometers on site are the dial thermometers - these do not have a thin diameter probe. Provide a food thermometer with a thin diameter probe.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0705B

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

     Online menu does not have a consumer advisory for eggs cooked to order. Provide. Guidance document provided with report.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0442A

   • 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 cardboard used to line liquor storage shelves in basement. Carboard is not approved as it provides pest harborage and is not easily cleanable. Remove.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0495