El Norteno Authentic Mexican

4000 Lake St E, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Passed · Mar 27, 2026 Directions
97
Excellent BiteKarma score 97 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 2025.
  • Last inspected Mar 27, 2026: passed with 2 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 2 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Mar 27

    Routine Inspection

    2 violations
    • 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 Provide sufficient equipment for cooling, heating, and hot and cold holding of TCS food.
  3. 2025
  4. Perfect Jan 24

    Routine Inspection

    No violations

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