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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 5 of 5 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Feb 26, 2026: passed with 7 violations.
- Keeps coming up: Discontinue using ice as a food after it's use as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food, packaged food, or cooling coils and tubes of equipment., cited 3 times, plus 6 other repeat issues.
- 1 critical violation in the last two years.
Inspection history 5 visits
- 2026
- Passed Feb 26
Routine Inspection
7 violations
- Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
- 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 Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.
- Minor Maintain the temperature at the manifold of the hot water sanitizing rinse at a maximum temperature of 194 degrees F (90 degrees C) and no less than 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) for a single tank, stationary rack, single temperature machine or 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) for all other machines.
- Minor Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
- Minor The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
- 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
- 2025
- Passed Mar 27
Follow-Up Inspection
3 violations
- Minor Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.
- 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.
- Passed Feb 28
Routine Inspection
7 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Discontinue using ice as a food after it's use as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food, packaged food, or cooling coils and tubes of equipment.
- 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 Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.
- Minor Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.
- 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 The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
- Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
- 2024
- Passed Mar 11
Follow-Up Inspection
4 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Discontinue using ice as a food after it's use as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food, packaged food, or cooling coils and tubes of equipment.
- 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.
- Minor Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around El Mariachi Restaurant, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.