Minne's By Veli'd

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 28, 2026 Routine 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.

     Observed the back door to have a noticeable gap under the door. Replace existing door sweep with a new door sweep to ensure a tight seal is provided on the bottom of the door.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1395A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.

     Observed the following: 1) Kitchen hand sink pulling away from the wall. A noticeable gap can be seen on the top of the hand sink near the wall. Resecure hand sink to wall and seal with silicone caulk. 2) Various small openings in the wall around plumbing chasses under the three-compartment sink, prep sink and prep table. Install escutcheon plates around plumbing coming out of the walls and seal up existing openings with silicone caulk. Maintain all referenced areas sound and secure.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0725A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

     Observed the kitchen hand sink faucet to be leaking. Repair leak so faucet can work properly without leaking.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1040B

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Observed the front service area to have tongue and groove floor panels. There is a dipper well in the countertop as well as a small reach in freezer for the ice cream located in this area. Replace existing unapproved flooring with approved flooring finishes. Operator has been given an extension to complete the existing work order by 9/28/2026. Contact Plan Review Specialist, Mohamed Yusuf at 612-685-8498 or mohamed.yusuf@minneapolismn.gov to discuss proper finishes in further detail.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1335A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

     Observed the fiberglass reinforced wall panel (FRP), facing north and closest to the kitchen entry door to be pulling away near the bottom of the wall. Replace and or secure FRP wall panel.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1515

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Discontinue operating the ventilation system with the filters removed.

     Observed one of the filters in the cooking hood system to be missing. Per operator, filter had been pulled for cleaning. Clean and reinstall filter prior to using the cooking hood system. All filters should be in place while the cooking hood system is in use.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1475D

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Allow equipment and utensils to air-dry after cleaning and sanitizing; only use cloths that are clean and dry for polishing utensils that have been air dried.

     Observed wet wiping cloths on drainboard of three compartment and food prep sink. Previously cleaned equipment was located there for drying. Discussed the importance of proper air drying of cleaned equipment. Operator removed referenced wiping cloths at the time of the inspection. Recommended to person in charge that installation of approved shelving to the FRP wall above the three-compartment sink would be an excellent solution to ensure proper air drying of equipment can take place.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0935

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

     Observed the sides of the fryer with light accumulations of cooking oil. Clean referenced areas and maintain in a clean condition.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0840C

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

     Observed DeAndra Scott to be a current state of MN certified food protection manager as indicated on the state website. An expired CFPM certificate was posted in the back office. Provide and post a current CFPM certificate on the premise.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0033D

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.

     Observed parts of the front service area countertop unit to have noticeable missing and or chipped laminate finishes. Repair referenced areas to a smooth and solid state.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0495

2. Feb 10, 2025 Routine Score 92
   • 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.

     Observed the back door to have a noticeable gap under the door sweep. Secure a new door sweep to the bottom of the back door to provide a tight seal under the door.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1395A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.

     The following were observed: 1) Existing escutcheon plates were not secured with silicone caulk to the fiberglass reinforced wall panel, (FRP) under the hand sink. 2) Kitchen hand sink pulling away from the wall. Resecure hand sink to the wall and seal with silicone caulk. 3) Various small openings in the wall around the plumbing chasses under the three compartment sink, prep sink and prep table. Install escutcheon plates and seal up existing openings with silicone caulk. Maintain all referenced areas sound and secure.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0725A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

     Observed the following in need of repair: 1) Hot water side shut off valve under the kitchen hand sink was closed and unable to turn on hot water at sink. Per observations and discussion with operator, when turned on, the hand sink leaks. Repair leak so shut off valve is not closed and hand sink can operate as designed. 2) Dipper well fixture leaks when turned on. Repair referenced areas and maintain in working condition.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1040B

   • 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 no paper towels at the front employee hand sink. Maintain all hand sinks stocked with paper towels. Operator provided paper towels during inspection.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1445

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Observed no hand washing sign posted at the kitchen employee hand sink. Provide and maintain a hand washing sign posted at all hand sinks used by employees.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1457

   • Serious Priority 1 Corrected on site

     Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.

     Observed cooked macaroni noodles to be dated on 1/28/25 in one of the upright coolers. Discard any TCS foods that are not used in seven days; (includes date or preparation, which is day one.) Operator discarded the referenced noodles during the inspection.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0405A

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Observed a few door gaskets on the upright cooler doors to be badly torn and worn. Replace damaged door gaskets with new door gaskets.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Observed the front service area to have tongue and groove floor panels. Replace existing unapproved flooring with approved flooring such as quarry tile with integral base coving. This issue must be corrected within 30 days. Reminded operator that this is an issue that has been discussed with previous business owner's and the landlord since 2018.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1335A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

     Observed an FRP wall panel on the wall closest to the kitchen entry door to be pulling away from the wall. Replace and or secure FRP wall panel.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1515

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Discontinue operating the ventilation system with the filters removed.

     Observed a filter to be missing on one end of the hood system while hood was in operation. Maintain all filters in place at all times.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1475D

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

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

     Observed a pan of recently made sliders tightly covered in saran wrap in the front kitchen prep cooler. Visual condensation was observed on the underside of the saran wrap. Product was found to be at 50*F and had been made 40 minutes prior and was cooling from ambient temperatures. Discussed proper cooling techniques and parameter with operator. Operator removed the saran wrap from the container of sliders and placed the container in the upright freezer to cool down. Product was rechecked later during the inspection and found to have cooled down to 41*F. Going forward, operator to leave container of sliders uncovered to ensure proper cooling of referenced food product is achieved.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0390B

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Prevent grease or condensation from exhaust ventilation hood systems from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles.

     Observed droplets of grease on the underside edge of the hood canopy that can drip down onto the cooking surfaces below. Maintain areas free of grease buildup.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0565

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Store food preparation or dispensing utensils in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain.

     Observed ice cream scoop stored in a small container of standing water. A dipper well is available for use on site and is in working condition. Store ice cream scoop in dipper well with running water or change out scoop in between use.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0275D

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Allow equipment and utensils to air-dry after cleaning and sanitizing; only use cloths that are clean and dry for polishing utensils that have been air dried.

     Observed wet wiping cloths stored on drainboard of three compartment sink. Per discussion with operator, clean equipment sits on the wiping cloths to air dry. Discontinue drying clean equipment on top of wiping cloths and air dry in a manner that promotes good even air circulation. Recommended operator install approved shelving on the wall above the three compartment sink to store previously cleaned equipment.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0935

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

     Observed the sides of the fryer to be lightly soiled with grease as well as the hood canopy to have grease droplets hanging from the underside of the hood canopy. Clean and maintain both referenced areas in a clean condition.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0840C

3. Mar 8, 2024 Routine Score 98
   • 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.

     OBSERVED THE BACK DOOR TO HAVE A NOTICEABLE GAP UNDER THE DOOR SWEEP. REPAIR AS NEEDED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1395A

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

     Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

     OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER PIERCING BLADE TO HAVE NOTICEABLE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS. AFTER USE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION. OPERATOR ADDRESSED DIRTY CAN OPENER DURING THE INSPECTION.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0840A

   • 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 RAMEKINS IN USE ON SITE. OPERATOR TO DISCONTINUE USING EXISTING RAMEKINS AS THEY ARE NOT COMPLIANT WITH THE MINNEAPOLIS GREEN TO GO PACKAGING ORDINANCE. AN INFORMATIONAL HANDOUT ON WHAT IS ACCEPTABLE IS BEING SENT OUT WITH THE INSPECTION REPORT.

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Not serious Priority 3 Corrected on site

     Keep clean utensils that are unwrapped in trays and holders with their handles up.

     OBSERVED CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE SILVERWARE TO NOT BE HANDLE TO USER. OPERATOR ADDRESSED SILVERWARE DURING INSPECTION.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0965B

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.

     OBSERVED VARIOUS OPENINGS IN THE WALL AROUND THE PLUMBING CHASSES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTALL ESCUTCHEON PLATES AND SEAL UP EXISTING OPENINGS AS NEEDED.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0725A