Panaderia El Mexicano

1515 Lake St E, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Passed · Aug 11, 2026 Directions
87
Good BiteKarma score 87 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 Aug 11, 2026: passed with 5 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: 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., cited 2 times.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 11

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Dispose of condensate drainage, no sewage liquids and rainwater from the point of discharge to disposal according to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Rules Chapters 7080, 7081 and 7083
    • Minor Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
    • Minor Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Minor Provide water from the source through an approved public water main regulated under chapter 4720.
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Jul 10

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
    • Critical Use only chemical sanitizers on food-contact surfaces that meet Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations requirements: • Part 180, section 180.940 • Part 180, subpart E, section 180.2020
    • 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.
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Jul 9

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
    • Minor Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.
    • Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • Minor Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.
    • Minor Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.
    • 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 Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
    • Minor Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

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