Shabelle Grocery

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 19, 2025 Follow-Up Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1395A

2. May 5, 2025 Routine Score 94
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

     The two exterior doors each have a gap providing access to the facility by mice and other pests. The first door needs a new sweep and the inner door is missing a floor tile which creates a gap. Provide a sweep on the exterior door. This will eliminate access by pests from the outside. This was discussed with the operator for timely compliance as an ongoing issue.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1395A

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

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

     Observed the hand sink at the spice re-package area completely blocked by the prep table. Maintain access to hand sinks at all times. This was discussed and the table was moved by the end of inspection. Although other hand sinks exist within appropriate distance, maintain this sink with full access for use at all times.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1110AB

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

     Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.

     Observed the soap supply empty at the hand sink. Maintain soap dispenser fully stocked. Discussed with person in charge and soap dispenser was restocked at time of inspection.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1440

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

     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 the towel supply empty at the hand sink. Maintain paper towel dispenser fully stocked. Discussed with person in charge and paper towel dispenser was restocked at time of inspection.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1445

3. Feb 27, 2024 Routine Score 100
   • 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

     Grocery observed lacking several items on the required list. Information on requirements is provided with this report.

     Code MCO 203.10 (a)-(j)

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

     The main door to outside and door to grocery observed with a significant gap, allowing pests inside. The application of a door sweep was discussed.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1395A