ChinDian Cafe

1500 Hennepin Ave E, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Passed · Aug 10, 2026 Directions
75
Fair BiteKarma score 75 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 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Aug 10, 2026: passed with 10 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers., cited 4 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 10

    Routine Inspection

    10 violations
    • Minor Develop an effective date marking system and disclose the system to the regulatory authority upon request.
    • Minor 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
    • Minor Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
    • Minor Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
    • Minor Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
    • Minor Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
    • Minor Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.
    • Minor The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
    • 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 All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Aug 4

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.
    • Minor Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
    • Minor Develop an effective date marking system and disclose the system to the regulatory authority upon request.
    • Minor Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
    • Minor Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Sep 5

    Follow-Up Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
    • Minor Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
  7. Passed Jun 28

    Routine Inspection

    9 violations, 4 critical
    • Critical For mechanical dishwashing machines using hot water sanitizing, the surface temperature of the utensils and equipment must reach 160 degrees F or higher.
    • Critical Make sure all ready-to-eat foods and garnishes are not touched with bare hands.
    • Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
    • Critical Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
    • Minor Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
    • Minor Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.
    • Minor Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Minor Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

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