Moonlight Cafe #303
200 LAKE ST W, Minneapolis, MN 55408 · Hennepin County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Minneapolis Health Department
- License / ID
- LIC411828
- Status
- Risk level 1
- Official record
- Minneapolis Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Inspections
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Aug 27, 2026 Routine Score 100
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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.
The facility still does not have a Certified Food Manager. Visit https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html for more information.
Code MN Rule 4626.0033A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Have a garbage can at handwashing sinks where paper towels are used.
Garbage cans are needed at the hand sinks.
Code MN Rule 4626.1390
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Not serious
Priority 3
Store food preparation or dispensing utensils that are used with non-TCS foods, such as ice, in a clean, protected location.
The scoop was laying in the ice with the handle in contact with the ice, instead of being stored with the handle up or out of the bin.
Code MN Rule 4626.0275E
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Aug 21, 2025 Routine Score 100
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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.
At least one employee needs to attend a food safety class and submit an application to MDH to obtain a CFPM certificate. Go to the following website for more information. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html
Code MN Rule 4626.0033A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Have a garbage can at handwashing sinks where paper towels are used.
There should be at least 1 garbage can near the pair of hand washing sinks. Neither sink had a container for used paper towels.
Code MN Rule 4626.1390
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Sep 6, 2024 Follow-Up Score 100
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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.
At least one staff person needs to be a CFPM.
Code MN Rule 4626.0033A
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Aug 14, 2024 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Priority 3
Corrected on site
Store food preparation or dispensing utensils in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain.
Utensils were in a dipper well but the water was not running. This was set up and turned on immediately.
Code MN Rule 4626.0275D
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Serious
Priority 1
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
No employee illness log was being kept. A copy of a log was left with the operator.
Code MN Rule 4626.0040C
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Serious
Priority 1
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
The sambusas in the display cooler were at 49F. The unit was adjusted immediately.
Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2
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Not serious
Priority 2
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
No test strips for verifying the sanitizer strength was available. Some will be ordered.
Code MN Rule 4626.0715
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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.
Currently there is no CFPM. Attend a class and submit your certificate of completion to the MDH. An application was left with the operator.
Code MN Rule 4626.0033A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Corrected on site
Source: Minneapolis Health Department. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.