Mercado Central

1515 Lake St E, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Passed · Jun 8, 2026 Directions
91
Excellent BiteKarma score 91 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 Jun 8, 2026: passed with 4 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page., cited 2 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jun 8

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
    • Minor Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.
    • Minor Discontinue the use of a food preparation sink for anything other than food preparation.
    • Minor Provide sink compartments in the 3 compartment sink large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils.
  3. 2025
  4. Passed May 12

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
    • Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • Minor Have a three-compartment sink with drainboards attached at each end. The three-compartment sink is for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils by hand.
    • Minor Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
  5. 2024
  6. Passed May 2

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • Minor Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
    • Minor Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
    • Minor Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

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