Dancing Bear Chocolate

4367 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412

Passed · Jul 9, 2026 Directions
84
Good BiteKarma score 84 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 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Jul 9, 2026: passed with 7 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Label all food packages as required by the law., cited 3 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jul 9

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations
    • Minor Only use single-service items one time.
    • Minor Label all food packages as required by the law.
    • 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 Food service equipment must be certified for sanitation. The certification must be by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program.
    • Minor Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Minor Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Jun 12

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.
    • Minor Food service equipment must be certified for sanitation. The certification must be by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program.
    • Minor Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Minor Label all food packages as required by the law.
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Jun 7

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
    • Minor Label all food packages as required by the law.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • 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 Store all clean equipment, utensils, linens, in a clean dry location where not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least six inches above the floor.

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