The Basement Bar
511 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Passed re-check · Nov 13, 2025 Directions
75
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 5 of 5 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Nov 13, 2025: passed with 4 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions, cited 3 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.
- 3 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 5 visits
- 2025
- Passed Nov 13
Follow-Up Inspection
4 violations, 1 critical
- 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 Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
- Minor While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
- Minor Provide a manufacturer's data plate on the warewashing machine that indicates the machines operating specifications required for washing, rinsing and sanitizing temperature, pressure requirements and conveyor or cycle speed.
- Passed Oct 28
Routine Inspection
7 violations, 2 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.)
- Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
- Minor Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
- Minor Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
- Minor While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
- Minor Protect food from cross-contamination by using packages or covered containers.
- Minor Provide a manufacturer's data plate on the warewashing machine that indicates the machines operating specifications required for washing, rinsing and sanitizing temperature, pressure requirements and conveyor or cycle speed.
- 2024
- Passed Oct 4
Routine Inspection
5 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions
- Minor Resurface scratched cutting boards. Discard them if they can not be cleaned or resurfaced.
- Minor Provide permanently mounted temperature measuring device for cold or hot holding equipment used for TCS food.
- Minor Record the date on the tag or label from the original container when the last shellstock from it is sold or served.
- Minor Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
- Passed Mar 12
Follow-Up Inspection
2 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions
- Minor Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
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