Rainbow Chinese Restaurant

2739 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Passed · Apr 8, 2026 Directions
85
Good BiteKarma score 85 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 Apr 8, 2026: passed with 4 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers., cited 3 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Apr 8

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 1 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.
    • Minor Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.
    • Minor Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Mar 28

    Routine Inspection

    5 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 Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
    • Minor Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.
    • Minor Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Mar 13

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
    • Minor Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.
    • Minor Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.
    • 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 Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

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