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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

  1. Feb 12, 2026

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    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.)
  2. Feb 14, 2025

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    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.
  3. Feb 14, 2024

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    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.
  4. Feb 14, 2023

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    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.