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Franklin Cafe INC

2223 FRANKLIN AVE E, Minneapolis, MN 55404 · Hennepin County

7cited violations
1serious tier
2inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Minneapolis Health Department
License / ID
LIC415308
Status
Risk level 1
Official record
Minneapolis Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025131
2024140

Inspections

  1. Oct 15, 2025 Routine Score 94
    • 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 no Certified Food Protection Manager hired at the cafe. Use this link to obtain training and location information. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html

      Code MN Rule 4626.0033A

    • Not serious Priority 2

      Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

      Observed numerous flies in the kitchen and front of house. Provide catching devices to catch the flies. This was discussed.

      Code MN Rule 4626.1565C

    • Serious Priority 1

      Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

      Observed milk and 1/2 n 1/2 in the prepackaged cooler at front of house at 45F. Maintain tcs foods at 41F or below. This was discussed.

      Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2

  2. Sep 17, 2024 Routine Score 98
    • Not serious Priority 3

      Store all clean equipment, utensils, linens, in a clean dry location where not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least six inches above the floor.

      Observed the rice cooker stored on the floor. Install shelving for storage.

      Code MN Rule 4626.0955A

    • Not serious Priority 3

      Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

      Observed a plumbing leak on faucet of food prep sink. Repair and maintain

      Code MN Rule 4626.1040B

    • Not serious Priority 3

      Clean food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment, including microwave ovens, at least every 24 hours.

      Observed the microwave very dirty and in need of cleaing throughout.

      Code MN Rule 4626.0850

    • Not serious Priority 2

      Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web pa

      The original menu submitted stated cold/hot sandwiches and drinks. At the time of inspection, several meat and vegetable dishes were being prepared, requiring the proper hood exhaust and hot-hold equipment. In addition, there needs to be a review of your space and prep requipment. Submit a food plan review to the City of Mpls by calling 311 and requesting one of the plan review staff: Mohamed Yusuf or Janna Beard.

      Code MN Rule 4626.1720A

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.