Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea

116 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Passed · Dec 31, 2025 Directions
78
Fair BiteKarma score 78 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 2024.
  • Last inspected Dec 31, 2025: passed with 6 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: 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., cited 2 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 2 visits

  1. 2025
  2. Passed Dec 31

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
    • 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 a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
    • Minor Label all food packages as required by the law.
    • 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 Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
  3. 2024
  4. Passed Dec 13

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food workers must wash their hands before starting food preparation tasks.
    • Minor Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
    • 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 Launder linens that do not come in direct contact with food between operations if they become wet, sticky, or visibly soiled.
    • Minor Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
    • 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 Label all food packages as required by the law.
    • Minor Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

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