Franklin Cafe INC
2223 FRANKLIN AVE E, Minneapolis, MN 55404 · Hennepin County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Oct 15, 2025 Routine Score 94
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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 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
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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
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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
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Sep 17, 2024 Routine Score 98
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Not serious
Priority 3
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.