ELI'S EAST FOOD & COCKTAILS
815 HENNEPIN AVE E, Minneapolis, MN
Last inspected Oct 7, 2026
Official source: Minneapolis Health Department (minneapolismn.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 4 inspections on record for ELI'S EAST FOOD & COCKTAILS, spanning January 2023 to October 2026 — every one straight from Minneapolis Health Department.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
The most recent inspection noted 5 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Oct 7, 2026
✓5 violations
- Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean
- Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.
- Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
- 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)
- Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests
Jan 16, 2025
✓4 violations
- All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
- Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.
- 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.
- Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
Jan 18, 2024
✕2 violations
- Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
- Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
Jan 18, 2023
✕6 violations
- Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
- Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
- Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
- All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
- Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
- Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
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