La Dona, Sbc

Year by year

Inspections

1. Dec 18, 2025 Follow-Up Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

     Observed a noticeable gap under the door sweep of the adjacent garage door to establishment. Replace door sweep with one that provides a tight-fitting seal to prevent the entry of pests. Per person in charge, a work order has been submitted.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1395A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

     Observed #6 ramekins on site to not be compliant with the Minneapolis Green to Go packaging ordinance. Per person in charge, facility is in process of switching over to compliant products with an approved purveyor.

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28

     Observed applicable waste bins to not be present. Per person in charge, facility is in process of obtaining needed bins for disposal of waste.

     Code MCO 204.30B

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Observed a small section of exposed plywood on both sides of walkway into the front bar area. Provide smooth and easily cleanable finishes in this area. FRP wall panel is currently present inside the bar area and by providing a continuation of the FRP wall panel to the referenced area would suffice.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1335A

2. Dec 4, 2025 Routine Score 90
   • Serious Priority 1

     Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

     Observed no employee illness log. Maintain an employee illness log on site. An example of an employee illness log was sent with the inspection report.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0040C

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

     Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.

     Observed spray bottles of sanitizer and glass cleaner to not be labeled. Label referenced spray bottles. Operator labeled all spray bottles during the inspection.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1595

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

     Observed the cold-water side faucet at the front employee hand sink to have a plumbing leak. Repair faucet.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1040B

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

     Observed through discussion with the person in charge that at times, food service employees use the family bathroom. Hand washing signage was missing in the bathroom. Post applicable signage.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1457

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

     Observed a noticeable gap under the door sweep of the adjacent garage door to establishment. Replace door sweep with one that provides a tight-fitting seal to prevent the entry of pests.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1395A

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

     Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

     Observed the current cooling process of recently prepared beans to be located in a deep and uncovered hotel pan on ice. Multiple temperatures were taken during the inspection with limited temperature drop. Discussed proper cooling methods, times and parameters with the person in charge. During inspection, person in charge transferred beans to a shallow and uncovered hotel pan and stored pan on ice in upright cooler. Operator to train staff and monitor temperatures to ensure product is cooled properly. Various cooling resources sent out with the inspection report.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0390A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.

     Observed cardboard lining shelving in a few areas within the facility where equipment/utensils is located. Discontinue using cardboard as it is not a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Provide surfaces that are always smooth and easy to clean.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0495

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

     Observed #6 ramekins on site to not be compliant with the Minneapolis Green to Go packaging ordinance. Discontinue using referenced products and replace with recyclable or compostable products. An informational handout on acceptable products was sent out with the inspection report.

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28

     Observed applicable waste bins to not be present. Provide as required.

     Code MCO 204.30B

   • Not serious Priority 2

     The consumer advisory disclosure must include either: • A description of the food as raw or undercooked • An asterisk to a footnote describing the food as raw or undercooked

     Observed a reminder on the referenced notice for the cilantro mayo but no disclosure and asterisk directing consumers to a footnote. Provide the following information on the posted notice. Include an asterisk next to the cilantro mayo on the placard too. * These items are served raw or undercooked or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions . Contact inspector with questions or for review before printing final copy.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0442B

   • Not serious Priority 3 Corrected on site

     Store food preparation or dispensing utensils that are used with non-TCS foods, such as ice, in a clean, protected location.

     Observed ice scoops lying in direct contact with the ice machines in between storage. Store ice scoops in a protected manner and on a clean surface. Operator addressed ice scoops at time of inspection.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0275E

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Observed a small section of exposed plywood on both sides of walkway into the front bar area. Provide smooth and easily cleanable finishes in this area. FRP wall panel is currently present inside the bar area and by providing a continuation of the FRP wall panel to the referenced area would suffice.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1335A