West Lake Grocery

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jul 30, 2026 Routine Score 94
   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Some of the wall surfaces in the meat market and grocery store were bare particle boards that need to be painted so that they non absorbent.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1335A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Install or replace wall and ceiling attachments including light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall mounted fans, decorative items and other attachments to be easily cleanable.

     Some of the light fixtures were loose or missing as well as one area where the ceiling tile was missing. Repair and replace these.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1365A

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

     Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.

     soap was missing from the hand sink but some was found and placed there.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1440

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

     Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device

     Paper towels were missing from the hand sink but some were found and placed at the sink.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1445

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

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

     There were several items blocking access to the handsink, but they were immediately moved.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1110AB

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.

     There were many items (tools etc.) that were intermixed with other items in the meat cutting area. Remove these or make a separate area where these can be stored and not be inter mixed with items essential to the business.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1580AB

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Label all food packages as required by the law.

     The bulk cut meat needs to be labeled so that the amount and the identity of the meat is known.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0435A