HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-16 MN Dept of Ag Kombucha Beverage Station Reviw Julie Hultman
From: MN_MDA_FFSD Plan Review<MDA.PIan.Review@state.mn.us>
Sent: Friday,August 16,2019 2:19 PM
To: jgardas.nbww@hotmail.com;oakparkheights@kowalskis.com
Cc: Walters,Ann(MDA);Opsahl,Dan(MDA);Lewis,Adam(MDA);Erickson,Ian(MDA);Julie
Hultman
Subject: Kowalskis Market(Oak Park Heights)Notice of Completed Plan Review
Attachments: FINLTR_Kowalskis Market_Oak Park Heights_20190816.pdf;Plan Review Construction
Guide.pdf
Please find the attached retail plan review final approval letter for Kowalskis Market in Oak Park Heights.
Next Steps:
• Read the letter carefully and completely.
• Finish the construction or remodeling of your facility based on the approved plan.
• Contact the inspector to schedule an inspection.
If you wish to contact us please email mda.plan.review@state.mn.us or phone our retail plan review line at 651-201-
6194.
For more information please review our website at http://www.mda.state.mn.us/planreview.
Plan Review Staff
Food&Feed Safety Division 58G I JNj QA9 �V
625 North Robert Street
Saint Paul,MN 55155
0:(651)201-6194
www.mda.state.mn.us
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1 AGRICULTUREDEPRTMENT OF
MIDEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE
August 16, 2019
License: 20088147
Facility ID: 1096
Mr.Jamie Lindquist
c/o Kowalski's Market
5801 Neal Ave. N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
NOTICE OF COMPLETED PLAN REVIEW
Dear Mr. Lindquist:
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has completed the review of food equipment and remodeling
plans for the Kowalski's Market located at 5801 Neal Ave. N., Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. This review was based
on the plans submitted with the application, including revisions agreed upon during discussions that may have
occurred throughout the plan review process. Please see the summary of the review below which includes any
revisions or deficiencies that must be addressed prior to the pre-operational inspection. Any additional revisions
must be submitted for review and approval which may delay final approval.
Remodeling of the food establishment may now begin.
When remodeling is complete and all noted considerations and deficiencies have been addressed, please contact
the area inspector to arrange a pre-operational inspection:
• Adam Lewis at (651)503-6408 or adam.lewis@state.mn.us.
Be sure to give the inspector two weeks' notice before the opening date, as required by Minnesota Rule
4626.1750.
Note: The newly remodeled area cannot be stocked with food until approval is granted by the inspector at the time
of the pre-operational inspection.
Project Description: This review was for the remodel of 9 square feet within and existing licensed facility in order
to install a freestanding, customer self-service kegerator kombucha beverage station.
Menu: Adding a kombucha beverage.
Room Finish Schedule: No changes to the existing retail floor finishes where the kegerator will be installed.
Deficiencies: No deficiencies.
Revisions Agreed Upon (to be reviewed by the inspector): No revisions.
Equipment Overview: Kegerator— Micro Matic MDD23-E
625 ROBERT STREET NORTH,SAINT PAUL, MN 55155-2538 • 651-201-6000 or 1-800-967-2474 • WWW.MDA.STATE.MN.US
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Mr. Lindquist
August 16, 2019
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Other Considerations:
1. Kombucha unit is located near the Dairy Department.
2. A ready-to-tap keg of kombucha will be provided by a separately licensed vendor.
3. The kegerator will be used for kombucha only.
4. There is an automatic condensate evaporator, so no drain connection required. Evaporator condensate is
plumbed to a condensate pan located in the compressor housing.
5. Follow the kegerator manufacturer's instructions for the proper cleaning of the tap dispenser and lines.
Special cleaning procedures are required.
6. At the kegerator station, customer are on their own to fill growlers brought from home, or fill growlers
purchased at the kombucha station.
The following items remain the responsibility of the establishment and are required as part of the retail food
establishment licensing process. The approval of the submitted food plans does not constitute an approval for any
of these items:
• Ensure that all necessary permits are obtained from the local authorities.
• Plumbing plans, if necessary for this addition, must be submitted to and approved by the Minnesota
Department of Labor and Industry.
• Coordinate final inspections, if necessary, with the City of Oak Park Heights:
o Building inspections:Julie Hultman, 651-439-4439
o Plumbing inspections: Julie Hultman, 651-439-4439
o Electrical inspections: State inspector, Donald Edel, 507-210-8233
Be advised that the commissioner may withdraw the approval of a facility or equipment if hazards to human life
exist or there is satisfactory evidence that the person to whom the approval was issued has used fraudulent or
deceptive practices to evade or attempt to evade provisions of Chapter 34A.
Thank you for your cooperation throughout the plan review process. Please contact me at 651-201-6091 or
Ann.Walters@state.mn.us if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Ann Walters
Food Standards Compliance Officer
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Food & Feed Safety Division
625 North Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55155
Enclosure: General Standards
eC: Dan Opsahl, Plan Review Supervisor
Adam Lewis, Area Inspector
Ian Erickson, Inspection Supervisor
Julie Hultman, Building Official