Hibachi Buffet

111 Lake St E, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Passed · May 15, 2026 Directions
71
Fair BiteKarma score 71 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

  • Last inspected May 15, 2026: passed with 5 violations, 2 critical.
  • Passed 3 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Keeps coming up: Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration., cited 3 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
  • 7 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed May 15

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical When using time only as a public health control for up to 6 hours, discard all TCS food that exceeds 70 degrees F (21 degrees C); has been out of temperature control for more than 6 hours; or is in unmarked containers.
    • Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
    • Minor Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Minor Store all clean equipment, utensils, linens, in a clean dry location where not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least six inches above the floor.
  3. 2025
  4. Passed May 28

    Follow-Up Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Provide a food dispensing utensil for each container displayed at consumer self-service units such as salad bars or buffets.
  5. Failed May 12

    Routine Inspection

    12 violations, 5 critical
    • Critical Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.
    • Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
    • Critical Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.
    • Critical When using time only as a public health control for up to 4 hours, discard all TCS food that has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours; was not at 41 degrees F (5 degrees C) or less when removed from temperature control; or is in unmarked containers.
    • Critical Make sure all ready-to-eat foods and garnishes are not touched with bare hands.
    • Minor Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
    • Minor Provide a written agreement or statement from the supplier stipulating that the fish are frozen to a temperature and for a time as specified in rule.
    • Minor Discontinue the use of a food preparation sink for anything other than food preparation.
    • Minor Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.
    • Minor Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
    • Minor Provide a food dispensing utensil for each container displayed at consumer self-service units such as salad bars or buffets.
    • Minor The person in charge must make sure employees follow proper food safety procedures, including: • Proper handwashing • Preventing cross-contamination from bare hands • Proper cooking of TCS foods • Proper cooling of TCS foods • Proper hot and cold temperatures of TCS foods • Preventing plumbing cross connections • Properly sanitizing equipment and utensils
  6. 2024
  7. Passed May 8

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
    • Critical Food workers must wash their hands before starting food preparation tasks.
    • Minor Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.
    • Minor Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily

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