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Moonlight Cafe #303

200 LAKE ST W, Minneapolis, MN 55408 · Hennepin County

11cited violations
2serious tier
4inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
2025120
2024262

Inspections

  1. Aug 27, 2026 Routine Score 100
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  2. Aug 21, 2025 Routine Score 100
    • 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

    • 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

  3. Sep 6, 2024 Follow-Up Score 100
    • 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

  4. Aug 14, 2024 Routine Score 90
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

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.