Five Watt Coffee

861 Hennepin Ave E, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Passed · Dec 11, 2025 Directions
83
Good BiteKarma score 83 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 Dec 11, 2025: passed with 2 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule., cited 2 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2025
  2. Passed Dec 11

    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 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)
  3. 2024
  4. Passed Jul 2

    Follow-Up Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule.
    • Minor Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.
    • 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 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 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.
  5. Passed Jun 13

    Routine Inspection

    14 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule.
    • Critical Clean food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils used for TCS foods at least every four hours.
    • Minor Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.
    • Minor Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
    • 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)
    • 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 Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
    • Minor Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
    • 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 Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • Minor Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.
    • 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.

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