Guy Am Food & Video

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 15, 2025 Routine Score 88
   • Not serious Priority 3

     "STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not

     Observed facility to be missing foods required under the Staple Foods Ordinance (milk/dairy alternatives, 100% juice, and whole grains). Information on the Staple Foods ordinance will be included in this report. Make sure all required foods are available for customers under the Staple Foods Ordinance.

     Code MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Protect food from cross-contamination by using packages or covered containers.

     Observed bulk containers of dahl, chana, and black-eyed peas on the sales floor to be uncovered. Cover containers.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0235A(4)

   • Serious Priority 1

     Discontinue storing poisonous or toxic materials above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-service or single-use articles.

     Observed methylated spirits to be displayed directly above produce items and spice containers. Move chemicals and make sure that they are displayed in a way that helps prevent potential contamination of food items.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1600B

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Label all food packages as required by the law.

     Observed dessert bars and sandwiches in the stand-up cooler to not be labeled with full ingredients. Work with supplier and make sure all foods are properly labeled.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0435A

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

     Food packages must be in good condition. Packages must protect food from contamination and adulteration.

     Observed multiple cans of ghee to be severely dented while on the sales floor. These items were removed from shelves during inspection. Make sure all food packages are in good condition to prevent the sales of potentially contaminated foods.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0190

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor

     Observed unpackaged butternut squash and soft packaging rice to be stored directly on the floor. Store all foods at least 6 inches off the floor.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0300A

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Remove all live animals from the establishment except as specified in rule.

     Observed a litter box in the back storage area and a sign posted on the door to "not let the cat out." This observation was also noted on inspections 3954516 and 4041205. These inspections were of the Meat Market at the same facility and were completed 2 months prior. Person-in-Charge was instructed to remove the cat from the facility during those inspections. A citation will be issued for the repeat of this violation. Remove cat and make sure living animals are not kept in the food business.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1585AB

   • Serious Priority 1

     Keep poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale away from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service items.

     Observed methylated spirits to be displayed directly above produce items and spice containers. Move chemicals and make sure that they are displayed in a way that helps prevent potential contamination of food items.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1680B

2. Sep 15, 2023 Routine Score 94
   • Not serious Priority 3

     "STAPLE FOOD ORDINANCE: Under the Staple Food Ordinance stores are required to stock items in 10 staple food categories including: milk; cheese; eggs; meat and vegetable proteins; fruits and vegetables; 100% juice; whole grains; cereals; canned beans; and dried peas/beans/lentils. Your store has not

     At time of inspection- observed establishment to not have milk products stocked, to have 5 produce options (plantains, white yams, yellow yams, sweet potato, and taro root), and did not have whole grain items stocked. Information for the "Staple Food Ordinance" will be attached in this report. Ensure that products are ordered and that the grocery store remains stocked according to the "Staple Food Ordinance."

     Code MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Discontinue offering packaged meat and poultry that is not in a ready-to-eat form and not labeled with safe handling instructions.

     Observed fish items, that are cut and packaged onsite, in display freezers to be packaged without safe handling instructions. Ensure that packaged fish, meat, and poultry items are labeled with safe handling instructions, including required cooking temperature.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0130F

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Observed the bottom interior of the blue top fish freezer to be soiled with debris and sticky substances. Clean this area and maintain clean.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0840C

   • 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 to be used as a barrier on racking in the stand up display coolers and freezers throughout the grocery store. Removed cardboard.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0495

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Protect food from cross-contamination by using packages or covered containers.

     Observed bulk self-service containers of dahl, chana, and black eyed peas in the grocery area to be uncovered. Ensure that containers of food items are covered to help protect the food from debris.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0235A(4)

   • Serious Priority 1

     Discontinue storing poisonous or toxic materials above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-service or single-use articles.

     Observed bottles of "Diamond Brand- Methylated Spirits," which is marked as "external use only" by the manufacturer, to be stored above bottles of spices and sauces. The potential of severe chemical contamination of food products was discussed with the person-in-charge. Move this item and ensure that hazardous and toxic chemicals are not stored or displayed over food products.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1600B

   • Not serious Priority 2

     The person in charge must make sure employees follow proper food safety procedures, including: • Proper handwashing • Preventing cross-contamination from bare hands • Proper cooking of TCS foods • Proper cooling of TCS foods • Proper hot and cold temperatures of TCS foods • Preventing plumbing cross

     At the time of inspection, the person-in-charge stated that the owner was primarily the person who manages the food safety practices and the food service operation. The owner was not onsite during the time of inspection. It was discussed with the person-in-charge the importance of having an employee that is knowledgeable and responsible for the food safety and food service operation onsite during all business hours. Ensure that an employee who is responsible for product safety is present during all business hours.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0035DGHIKM