Hola Arepa

3501 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Passed · Sep 4, 2026 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 Sep 4, 2026: passed with 6 violations.
  • 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 2 other repeat issues.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Sep 4

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations
    • Minor Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
    • Minor Protect the outside openings of the food establishment if the doors and windows are kept open for ventilation or other purposes by providing and maintaining tightly fitting screens (not less than 16 mesh to 1 inch), air curtains, or using other effective means.
    • Minor Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.
    • Minor While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
    • Minor Allow equipment and utensils to air-dry after cleaning and sanitizing; only use cloths that are clean and dry for polishing utensils that have been air dried.
    • Minor Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Aug 28

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.
    • 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 All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Minor Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.
    • Minor Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Aug 27

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Cool cooked TCS food: • Within two hours from 135 to 70 degrees F, and • Within a total of six hours from 135 to 41 degrees F or less
    • 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 Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
    • Minor Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

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