A & J Fish & Chicken

500 Lake St E, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Passed · Nov 10, 2025 Directions
85
Good BiteKarma score 85 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 2 of 2 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Nov 10, 2025: passed with 5 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building., cited 2 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 2 visits

  1. 2025
  2. Passed Nov 10

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.
    • Minor Have a ventilation hood system that prevents grease or condensation from collecting on walls or ceilings.
    • Minor Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
    • 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 Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
  3. 2024
  4. Passed Nov 7

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
    • Minor Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.
    • Minor Provide sufficient mechanical tempered make-up air and exhaust ventilation to keep rooms free of grease, excessive heat, steam condensation, vapors, obnoxious or disagreeable odors, smoke, and fumes according to State Building and Mechanical codes.
    • 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 Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
    • Minor Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor

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