Northside Tobacco

Year by year

Inspections

1. Feb 4, 2026 Routine Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Store clothing and other personal items in lockers or other suitable places.

     Observed employee meals to be stored on racking above drinks for customer sale in the walk-in cooler. Store employee food in a way that prevents potential contamination of products for customer sale.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1560B

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Observed there to not be a poster in the bathroom reminding employees to wash their hands. A handwashing poster will be included in this report. Print and post in the bathroom.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1457

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

     Observed the trash can in the bathroom to not be covered. Provide a lid/cover.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1260

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

     Observed broken floor tiles in the walk-in cooler by the door. Repair and keep physical facilities in good repair.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1515

2. Feb 1, 2024 Routine Score 98
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Install or replace wall and ceiling attachments including light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall mounted fans, decorative items and other attachments to be easily cleanable.

     Observed the fan grate covers in the walk-in cooler to be soiled with dust and other debris. Clean and maintain clean.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1365A

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Observed the rubber sealant and grouting along the ceiling of the walk-in cooler to be damaged and peeling. Repair this equipment and maintain all equipment in good repair.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

   • Not serious Priority 3 Corrected on site

     Store clothing and other personal items in lockers or other suitable places.

     Observed employee food, such as fried chicken, strawberries, and grapes to be stored directly on top of beverages for customer sale in the walk-in cooler. These items were moved. Ensure that all employee food and other items are stored in designated areas to prevent the potential contamination of food products for customer sale.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1560B

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Observed there to be no sign in the employee restroom that reminds employees to wash their hands. A poster will be included in this report. Print and post poster at each handwashing sink.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1457

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device

     Observed there to be no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the employee restroom. Provide and maintain a supply of paper towels at each handwashing sink to promote proper handwashing by employees.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1445

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

     Observed the waste basket in the employee restroom to not have a lid. Ensure that a covered waste basket is provided in each restroom for the proper disposal of sanitary napkins.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1260