The Local an Epicurean Cafe and Pub
931 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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 Aug 10, 2026: passed with 3 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration., cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
- 2 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 3 visits
- 2026
- Passed Aug 10
Routine Inspection
3 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
- Minor Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.
- Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
- 2025
- Passed Aug 12
Routine Inspection
2 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
- Minor Remove frozen fish from the reduced oxygen package prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing if using the running water method of thawing.
- 2024
- Passed Aug 6
Routine Inspection
6 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.
- Minor Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.
- Minor Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
- Minor When utensils are stored in food, keep the handles stored above the level of the food to prevent contamination.
- Minor Remove frozen fish from the reduced oxygen package prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing if using the running water method of thawing.
- Minor Have enough handwashing sinks for convenient use by employees.
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