Jefe

Year by year

Inspections

1. Oct 15, 2025 Routine Score 96
   • 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.

     Rice and Beans cups are PE (plastic) lined and not recyclable. Provide to-go containers that are recyclable or compostable in Minneapolis. Discussed with chef. Previous violation was for black plastic which has been replaced with compliant containers. See our website for more information: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/business-assistance/run/food-business-rules/green-to-go/

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition

     There is a large amount of plastic containers that hold food in direct contact and are not made of food safe materials. Remove these containers and replace with containers made of food safe materials. This is a repeated violation.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0450BCDE

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

     Observed salsa in walk in cooler cooling in a 4qt deep container. Per conversation salsa had been cooling in an ice bath but had recently been moved from the ice bath to the walk in cooler. Salsa measured 69F. Discussed that cooling foods cannot be transition to deep tightly covered containers until they have cooled to 41F. Chef moved salsa back to ice bath for rapid cooling.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0390A

   • Not serious Priority 2

     While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.

     Observed salsa cooling tightly covered. Salsa had been cooling in an ice bath and was very recently moved to walk in cooler and covered. Salsa measured 69F. Chef returned salsa to ice bath for rapid cooling to 41F. Discussed cooling methods.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0390B

2. Oct 16, 2024 Routine Score 96
   • 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 black plastic to-go portion cups (ramekins). Black plastic is not recyclable in Minneapolis and therefore not compliant with the Green to Go ordinance. Discussed with chef, guidance document provided with report.

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition

     Observed large quantity of food stored household use only non-food grade plastic container in walk-in cooler. Containers for food contact must be made of materials intended for food storage and be commercial grade. Discussed with chef onsite.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0450BCDE

   • Serious Priority 1

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

     Observed large containers of fried "shoestring" potatoes kept outside of temperature control at 95F. Discussed using "time as public health control" for these, preparing to order or keeping under refrigeration. Chef said that they would probably make the potatoes to order. Discussed cook time and instructed to use or discard within four hours.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2

3. Oct 17, 2023 Routine Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Have a ventilation hood system that prevents grease or condensation from collecting on walls or ceilings.

     Observed table top fryer not beneath a hood. Fryer must be beneath a hood for ventilation and fire safety.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0690

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

     The certificate for the certified food manager was not posted. Ensure a current certificate is posted.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0033D