Gatherings Cafe
1530 FRANKLIN AVE E, Minneapolis, MN 55404 · Hennepin County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Minneapolis Health Department
- License / ID
- LIC51470
- Status
- Risk level 1
- Official record
- Minneapolis Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
Inspections
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Jun 8, 2026 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Priority 3
The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.
Inspector unable to verify any registered CFPM on site. Ensure at least one full time employee has obtained the CFPM credential from the State and post certificate.
Code MN Rule 4626.0033A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.
Observed hood baffles in need of more frequent cleaning. Clean hood baffles at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dust and debris.
Code MN Rule 4626.1530A
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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 house made aioli with date marking past 7 days. Discussed with operator. Inspect TCS food items frequently and discard when past 7 day limit.
Code MN Rule 4626.0405A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
Observed boxes of leaks sitting on the floor of the walk in cooler. Store foods 6 inches off the floor.
Code MN Rule 4626.0300A
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Jun 10, 2025 Routine Score 98
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Not serious
Priority 3
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Observed handwash sinks missing signage in front and back of house. Ensure all handwash sinks have proper signage, including in bathrooms used by employees.
Code MN Rule 4626.1457
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Not serious
Priority 3
The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.
Observed CFPM certificate has expired. Obtain updated CFPM credential from the State and post certificate.
Code MN Rule 4626.0033A
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Not serious
Priority 2
Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
Observed handwash sink in front of house used as a dump sink as well. Ensure handwash sinks are used for handwashing only.
Code MN Rule 4626.1110AB
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Jun 24, 2024 Follow-Up Score 94
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Not serious
Priority 3
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Handwashing signage missing from handwash sinks. Provide proper signage.
Code MN Rule 4626.1457
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Serious
Priority 1
Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.
Observed several items in walk in cooler with date marks past 7 days of preparation (roasted pepper 6/14, salsa 6/5) These items were discarded during inspection.
Code MN Rule 4626.0405A
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Not serious
Priority 2
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Operator was missing quat test strips. Obtain and use test strips for each type of sanitizer used on site.
Code MN Rule 4626.0715
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Jun 10, 2024 Routine Score 86
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Not serious
Priority 3
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Observed handwashing signage missing from handwash sinks. Ensure all handwash sinks have the appropriate signage.
Code MN Rule 4626.1457
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Serious
Priority 1
Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.
Observed several items in walk in cooler past their 7 day datemarking period (bison consume 5-31, roasted peppers 5-30) Discussed with operator. Discard any TCS foods held for more than 7 days past preparation and/or opening.
Code MN Rule 4626.0405A
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Not serious
Priority 2
While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
Observed sauteed mushrooms in a tightly covered container while actively cooling. Allow TCS foods to cool completely prior to covering.
Code MN Rule 4626.0390B
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Serious
Priority 1
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
No employee illness log on site. Inspector is sending log with report. Keep log on site and have it available upon request.
Code MN Rule 4626.0040C
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Not serious
Priority 2
Train employees on effective steps to follow for the cleanup of vomit or diarrhea.
No formal procedure for cleaning up incidences of vomit or diarrhea.
Code MN Rule 4626.0123
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Not serious
Priority 2
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Observed no quat test strips on site. Ensure you have test strips available for each type of sanitizer used on site.
Code MN Rule 4626.0715
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Not serious
Priority 3
Source: Minneapolis Health Department. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.