SMJ Restaurant Group

821 Lake St W, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Passed · Jan 15, 2026 Directions
89
Good BiteKarma score 89 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 2 of 2 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected Jan 15, 2026: passed with 4 violations, 1 critical.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 2 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jan 15

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Minor Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
    • Minor Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Jan 17

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations
    • 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 Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
    • Minor Label all food packages as required by the law.

Nearby

BiteKarma scores around SMJ Restaurant Group, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.

  1. 83 Insomnia Cookies 50 ft
  2. 75 Unwind Corner Café 50 ft
  3. 67 Bryant Lake Bowl 50 ft
  4. 80 SuperAmerica 50 ft
  5. 76 Tenderzz 50 ft