Sainaa Cafe

Inspection history 5 visits

1. 2026
2. Passed Oct 27 Score 56 no change

   Follow-Up Inspection

   6 violations, 1 critical

   • Critical All food must be from approved sources.
   • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
   • Minor 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.
   • Minor Provide sinks and drainboards of warewashing equipment that are self-draining.
   • Minor 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 page.
   • Minor 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, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
3. Passed Sep 24 Score 56 no change

   Follow-Up Inspection

   7 violations, 2 critical

   • Critical Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
   • Critical All food must be from approved sources.
   • Minor 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, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
   • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
   • Minor 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 page.
   • Minor 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.
   • Minor Provide sinks and drainboards of warewashing equipment that are self-draining.
4. Passed Aug 31 Score 56 ▼6

   Routine Inspection

   14 violations, 2 critical

   • Critical Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
   • Critical All food must be from approved sources.
   • Minor 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.
   • Minor Store clothing and other personal items in lockers or other suitable places.
   • Minor Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.
   • Minor Provide sinks and drainboards of warewashing equipment that are self-draining.
   • Minor Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition
   • Minor 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, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
   • Minor Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
   • Minor 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 page.
   • Minor Store single-service and single-use articles in the original protective package or other effective means to protect them from contamination.
   • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
   • Minor Protect food from cross-contamination by using packages or covered containers.
   • Minor Discontinue the use of a food preparation sink for anything other than food preparation.
5. 2025
6. Passed Aug 1 Score 62 no change

   Follow-Up Inspection

   4 violations

   • Minor 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, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
   • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
   • Minor Provide sinks and drainboards of warewashing equipment that are self-draining.
   • Minor 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.

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