Cuppa Java

400 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Passed · Jun 30, 2026 Directions
82
Good BiteKarma score 82 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 Jun 30, 2026: passed with 4 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14), cited 4 times, plus 6 other repeat issues.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jun 30

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Provide labeling for bulk, unpackaged food, such as bakery treats prepared on the premises of the food establishment or at another food establishment or a food processing plant that is owned by the same person and is regulated by the food regulatory agency that has jurisdiction.
    • Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • Minor GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
    • Minor Relocate insect control devices so they are not over food preparation areas or in areas where dead insects or fragments can fall onto exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Jun 9

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical When using time only as a public health control for up to 4 hours, discard all TCS food that has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours; was not at 41 degrees F (5 degrees C) or less when removed from temperature control; or is in unmarked containers.
    • Minor Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
    • Minor GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
  5. 2024
  6. Passed May 31

    Follow-Up Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
    • Minor Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.
    • Minor Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.
    • Minor Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.
  7. Passed May 14

    Routine Inspection

    21 violations, 4 critical
    • Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
    • Critical Keep poisonous or toxic materials away from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service items.
    • Critical Reheat TCS food that has been commercially processed and packaged in a food processing plant to a temperature of at least 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) for hot holding.
    • Critical Food workers must wash their hands before starting food preparation tasks.
    • Minor Store personal care items according to the rule.
    • Minor Floors, walls and/or ceiling finishes are not approved. Finishes must be smooth and easily cleanable.
    • Minor Keep all outdoor trash, recycling, and organics containers closed.
    • Minor Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
    • Minor Train employees on effective steps to follow for the cleanup of vomit or diarrhea.
    • Minor Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.
    • Minor Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.
    • Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • Minor Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
    • Minor Protect food from cross-contamination by using packages or covered containers.
    • Minor GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
    • Minor Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
    • Minor Relocate insect control devices so they are not over food preparation areas or in areas where dead insects or fragments can fall onto exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
    • Minor Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.
    • Minor Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.
    • Minor Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
    • Minor Discontinue the use of a food preparation sink for anything other than food preparation.

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