Hamburguesas El Gordo

4157 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Passed re-check · Oct 2, 2026 Directions
67
Poor BiteKarma score 67 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 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Oct 2, 2026: passed with 3 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration., cited 2 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.
  • 5 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Oct 2

    Follow-Up Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
    • Minor Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
  3. Passed Sep 10

    Routine Inspection

    12 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
    • Critical Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
    • Critical Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.
    • Minor Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
    • Minor Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.
    • Minor Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean
    • Minor Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
    • Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • Minor Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Minor Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
    • Minor When utensils are stored in food, keep the handles stored above the level of the food to prevent contamination.
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Aug 14

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Remove single-service and single-use articles made from materials that are unsafe and unclean.
    • Minor Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean
    • Minor Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
    • Minor Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.
    • Minor Food employees must use a closed beverage container within the food preparation or utensil washing areas.
    • Minor Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Aug 8

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations
    • Minor Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean
    • Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • Minor Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
    • Minor Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests.
    • Minor Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
    • 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.

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