The Dough Group

2936 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Passed · Oct 24, 2025 Directions
61
Poor BiteKarma score 61 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 Oct 24, 2025: passed with 8 violations, 2 critical. That was over a year ago, so things may have changed.
  • Keeps coming up: Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request., cited 2 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.
  • #85 in Minneapolis's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2025
  2. Passed Oct 24

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
    • Critical Food must not come in contact with equipment and utensil surfaces that are not cleaned and sanitized.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Minor Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition
    • Minor Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
    • Minor Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
    • Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • Minor Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
  3. 2024
  4. Passed Nov 1

    Follow-Up Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
    • Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • Minor Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Minor Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
  5. Passed Oct 24

    Routine Inspection

    15 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
    • Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
    • 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 Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Minor Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
    • Minor Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.
    • Minor Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
    • Minor Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
    • 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 Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
    • Minor Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
    • Minor Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
    • 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 Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

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