James Ballentine “Uptown” VFW Post 246
2916 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
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 2 of 2 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Nov 13, 2025: passed with 6 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Provide a plumbing system that is designed, constructed, installed, and repaired with approved materials, equipment, and devices complying with chapter 4714 and Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.43 to 326B.49., cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
- 3 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 2 visits
- 2025
- Passed Nov 13
Routine Inspection
6 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Provide a plumbing system that is designed, constructed, installed, and repaired with approved materials, equipment, and devices complying with chapter 4714 and Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.43 to 326B.49.
- Minor Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition
- Minor Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
- 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 In food preparation or dish washing areas, employees must not eat, drink from an unapproved container, or use tobacco.
- 2024
- Passed Nov 14
Routine Inspection
8 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 Provide a plumbing system that is designed, constructed, installed, and repaired with approved materials, equipment, and devices complying with chapter 4714 and Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.43 to 326B.49.
- Minor Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
- Minor Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
- Minor Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
- Minor Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
- 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.
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