Cardinal Bar

Year by year

Inspections

1. Nov 19, 2025 Routine Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

     OBSERVED MOLDY CAULK BEHIND SINK IN PREP AREA. REDO CAULK.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1520A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

     OBSERVED MISSING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK INFORMING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. POST SIGNAGE AT EACH HANDWASHING SINK.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1457

2. Nov 19, 2024 Routine Score 98
   • Not serious Priority 2

     Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

     OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0840A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Properly cove and seal floor-wall junctures.

     OBSERVED CAULK AT SINK AND WALL JUNCTURE TO BE SEPARATING. REDO CAULKING.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1345A

   • Not serious Priority 3 Corrected on site

     Store all clean equipment, utensils, linens, in a clean dry location where not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least six inches above the floor.

     OBSERVED KNIFES STORED BETWEEN PREP COUNTER AND WALL. THIS IS NOT AN APPROVED UTENSIL STORAGE LOCATION. STORE KNIVES IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED LOCATION. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0955A

3. Nov 9, 2023 Routine Score 94
   • 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 PLASTIC TO-GO CONTAINERS ON SITE. #6 PLASTIC IS NOT RECYCLABLE OR COMPOSABLE. USE UP YOUR CURRENT SUPPLY, BUT SWITCH TO A RECYCLABLE OR COMPOSTABLE ALTERNATIVE. SENDING GREEN TO GO FLYER WITH REPORT.

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Serious Priority 1

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

     OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 43*F IN DRAWER COOLER. ITEMS IN DRAWER COOLER HAD BEEN MOVED THERE RECENTLY ACCORDING TO PIC, WHICH MAY BE THE CAUSE OF ELEVATED TEMPERATURE. MONITOR TEMPERATURES TO ENSURE ITEMS REDUCE TO 41*F OR BELOW. IF NOT, TURN DOWN TEMPERATURE DIAL OR CALL FOR REPAIR OF COOLER.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

     Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

     OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED BY A CART IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. THE HANDWASHING SINK SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1110AB