MAXWELL'S AMERICAN CAFE
1201 WASHINGTON AVE S, Minneapolis, MN
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026
Official source: Minneapolis Health Department (minneapolismn.gov) · All data sources
Failed. Did not meet health requirements at the latest inspection. Many failures are fixed and re-inspected within days — check the inspection date.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 4 inspections on record for MAXWELL'S AMERICAN CAFE, spanning February 2023 to February 2026 — every one straight from Minneapolis Health Department.
Its standing slipped since the previous visit — from passed to failed. A follow-up inspection usually rechecks the issues found.
The most recent inspection noted 7 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Feb 12, 2026
✕7 violations
- Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
- 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
- Food employees must use a closed beverage container within the food preparation or utensil washing areas.
- Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.
- Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
- Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
- Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)
Feb 14, 2025
✓5 violations
- Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
- Store clothing and other personal items in lockers or other suitable places.
- 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
- 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
- Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
Feb 14, 2024
✕7 violations
- Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.
- Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared in a processing plant and held for more than 24 hours once opened. Day one is the day the food was opened.
- Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
- Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
- Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
- Remove the supply of individual disposable towels and hand soap from food preparation sinks, utensil washing sinks, and mop sinks.
- Provide the proper wash water temperature for the warewashing machine as specified in rule and the manufacturer's data plate.
Feb 14, 2023
✕2 violations
- Make sure all ready-to-eat foods and garnishes are not touched with bare hands.
- Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.
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Source: Minneapolis Health Department (minneapolismn.gov). Data shown unmodified from the official government record. CleanPlate is an independent service, not affiliated with any government agency. See something wrong? Report a data issue.
