Victor's 1959 Cafe

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jul 27, 2026 Routine Score 92
   • Serious Priority 1

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

     Observed prep coolers were holding time/temperature controlled for safety food above 41F. Items listed above 41F were discarded. Ensure all cold-holding time/temperature controlled for safety foods are at 41F and below to prevent pathogen growth.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Provide sufficient equipment for cooling, heating, and hot and cold holding of TCS food.

     Observed three of the six coolers were holding food above 41F. Ensure there is sufficient equipment for cooling, heating, and cold holding TCS foods.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0675

   • Not serious Priority 3

     All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

     Observed prep cooler 1 and 2, and server cooler were holding food above 41F. Ensure all equipment is maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide sufficient mechanical tempered make-up air and exhaust ventilation to keep rooms free of grease, excessive heat, steam condensation, vapors, obnoxious or disagreeable odors, smoke, and fumes according to State Building and Mechanical codes.

     Observed temperature of the air in the kitchen was over 110F. Mechanical cold-holding equipment cannot perform at this air temperature. Ensure there is sufficient tempered make-up air and exhaust ventilation to keep room free of excessive heat.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1475A

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

     Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

     Observed hand washing sink with rags hanging on it. Observed food employee fill pitcher in hand washing sink. Ensure handwashing sinks are used exclusively for hand washing. Discussed with PIC, PIC discussed with food employee.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1110AB