Mama Safia's Kitchen

720 Lake St E #120, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Passed · Jun 2, 2026 Directions
80
Good BiteKarma score 80 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 5 of 5 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Jun 2, 2026: passed with 4 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration., cited 2 times, plus 12 other repeat issues.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 5 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jun 2

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
    • Minor Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.
    • Minor Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
    • 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 Jun 17

    Follow-Up Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
    • Minor Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition
    • Minor Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
    • Minor Thaw TCS food by one of the following methods: • Inside a refrigerator • Kept completely under running water of 70 degrees F or less. The food must remain at 41 degrees F or less. • In a microwave oven • As part of the cooking process
    • Minor Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
    • Minor Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
  5. Passed Jun 3

    Routine Inspection

    11 violations, 2 critical
    • 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.
    • Minor Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
    • Minor Thaw TCS food by one of the following methods: • Inside a refrigerator • Kept completely under running water of 70 degrees F or less. The food must remain at 41 degrees F or less. • In a microwave oven • As part of the cooking process
    • Minor Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
    • Minor Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
    • Minor The services of a licensed pest control operator shall be required when a facility has evidence of rodent or insect activity to the extent that rodent droppings are visible, or live insects are seen during an inspection. The facility shall maintain records of the pest control operator's services on file for inspection. (2003-Or-023, ? 3, 2-28-03)
    • Minor The person in charge must be able to demonstrate their knowledge to the inspector of the food safety risks within their food operation and the relationship of the following factors to preventing foodborne disease: maintaining the food establishment and equipment in a clean condition and in good repair; procedures for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment; the importance of adequate food service equipment; responsibilities when a HACCP plan is required; proper use of toxic compounds in the establishment; and preventing contamination of the water supply from plumbing cross connections or backflow.
    • Minor Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
    • Minor Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.
    • Minor Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Jun 18

    Follow-Up Inspection

    8 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 Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.
    • Minor Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
    • Minor Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
    • Minor Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.
    • Minor Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
    • Minor Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition

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