Jalapeño Mexican Grill

330 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Passed · Mar 27, 2026 Directions
82
Good BiteKarma score 82 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 Mar 27, 2026: passed with 5 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.), cited 2 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Mar 27

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
    • 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 Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
    • 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
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Apr 10

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
    • 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 Protect unpackaged food from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
    • Minor Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition
  5. 2024
  6. Passed May 28

    Follow-Up Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)
    • Minor Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
    • Minor Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition
    • Minor The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
    • 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.
  7. Passed Apr 2

    Routine Inspection

    10 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Reheat previously cooked, refrigerated, TCS food for hot holding within 2 hours to a temperature of at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) for 15 seconds.
    • Critical Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)
    • Minor Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.
    • Minor Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Minor Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
    • Minor Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
    • Minor Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition
    • Minor The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
    • Minor Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

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