Third Ave Market

Year by year

Inspections

1. Nov 18, 2025 Routine Score 98
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.

     NO MOP SINK AVAILABLE. PROVIDE AN APPROVED FLOOR MOUNTED MOP SINK. CONTACT YOUR HEALTH INSPECTOR OR A PLAN REVIEW INSPECTOR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. NOTE: SUBMIT FOOD PLANS PRIOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW MOP SINK. HTTP://WWW.MINNEAPOLISMN.GOV/HEALTH/INSPECTIONS/PLAN-REVIEW

     Code MN Rule 4626.1080A

   • 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 CUPS MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC) FOR COFFEE. DO NOT BUY UNAPPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTICS. SEE HANDOUT ATTACHED.

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Not serious Priority 2

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

     NO FOOD THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. PROVIDE A “THIN PROBE” THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO ASSESS INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0705B

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

     FLOOR EPOXY PAINT IS COMING OFF IN SOME AREAS OF HIGH TRAFFIC. SOME CONCRETE IS EXPOSED. REPAIR FLOOR SO CONCRETE UNDERNEATH IS NOT EXPOSED. SEE DOCUMENT ATTACHED FOR GUIDANCE.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1515

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

     FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IS IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE / FIX THIS FAUCET.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1040B

2. Nov 13, 2023 Routine Score 92
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.

     NO MOP SINK AVAILABLE. PROVIDE AN APPROVED MOP SINK.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1080A

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web pa

     NO MOP SINK AVAILABLE. SUBMIT FOOD PLANS prior THE INSTALLATION OF NEW MOP SINK. SEE APPLICATION ATTACHED HTTP://WWW.MINNEAPOLISMN.GOV/HEALTH/INSPECTIONS/PLAN-REVIEW

     Code MN Rule 4626.1720A

   • 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 CUPS MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC) FOR COFFEE. USE UP OLD MATERIAL QUICKLY OR TAKE UNAPPROVED MATERIAL OUT OF THE RESTAURANT. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868).

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     OBSERVED ONIONS STORED DIRECTLY ONTO THE FLOOR. DO NO STORE FOOD ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MOVE FOOD TO SHELVES OR TO BUY SIMILAR SYSTEM AT POTATOES.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0300A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.

     OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN ONE CORNER OF THE STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AS THEY MAY CREATE HARBORAGE CONDITIONS FOR PEST.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1580AB

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide integral drain boards, utensil racks or tables large enough to accommodate all soiled and clean items.

     OBSERVED LARGE DRYING RACK INSIDE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK. REMOVE DRYING RACK FROM THIS BASIN TO ACCOMMODATE FOR 3-STEP CLEANING (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE). PROVIDE MORE SHELF SPACE TO DRY OR PUT AWAY PERSONAL DISHES.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0685A

   • Not serious Priority 2

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

     NO FOOD THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. PROVIDE A “THIN PROBE” THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO ASSESS INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0705B

   • Serious Priority 1

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

     OBSERVE SHAMPOO STORED ABOVE PEDIALYTE, APPLE JUICE AND BABY SNACKS. DO NOT STORE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS OR ANY CHEMICALS ABOVE FOOD.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1680B

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

     EPOXY PAINT IS COMING OFF IN SOME AREAS OF HIGH TRAFFIC. SOME CONCRETE IS EXPOSED. REPAIR FLOOR SO CONCRETE UNDERNEATH IS NOT EXPOSED.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1515

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

     FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IS IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE / FIX THIS FAUCET.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1040B