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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 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Dec 8, 2025: passed with 7 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: 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.), cited 3 times, plus 8 other repeat issues.
- #31 in Minneapolis's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 10 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2025
- Passed Dec 8
Follow-Up Inspection
7 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 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 Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
- Minor Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition
- Minor Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.
- Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
- Passed Nov 24
Routine Inspection
11 violations, 4 critical
- Critical Sewage, including liquid waste, must be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system.
- 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.)
- Critical Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.
- 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 person in charge must make sure employees follow proper food safety procedures, including: • Proper handwashing • Preventing cross-contamination from bare hands • Proper cooking of TCS foods • Proper cooling of TCS foods • Proper hot and cold temperatures of TCS foods • Preventing plumbing cross connections • Properly sanitizing equipment and utensils
- Minor Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.
- 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 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
- Minor Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
- Minor Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition
- 2024
- Passed Dec 4
Follow-Up Inspection
6 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Cool cooked TCS food: • Within two hours from 135 to 70 degrees F, and • Within a total of six hours from 135 to 41 degrees F or less
- Minor Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.
- Minor Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.
- Minor While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
- Minor Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.
- 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.
- Passed Nov 20
Routine Inspection
14 violations, 4 critical
- Critical Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
- Critical Cool cooked TCS food: • Within two hours from 135 to 70 degrees F, and • Within a total of six hours from 135 to 41 degrees F or less
- 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.)
- 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 Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
- Minor Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.
- Minor Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests
- Minor Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.
- 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 non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.
- Minor Have a thin-tipped food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of thin pieces of food.
- Minor While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
- Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
- Minor Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
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