The Painted Turtle
4955 West Lake Nokomis Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55417
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 Sep 4, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands., cited 3 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
- 1 critical violation in the last two years.
Inspection history 3 visits
- 2026
- Passed Sep 4
Routine Inspection
7 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
- Minor Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
- Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
- Minor Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
- Minor Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
- Minor Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.
- Minor When utensils are stored in food, keep the handles stored above the level of the food to prevent contamination.
- 2025
- Passed Aug 29
Routine Inspection
4 violations
- Minor Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
- Minor When utensils are stored in food, keep the handles stored above the level of the food to prevent contamination.
- Minor Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
- Minor Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
- 2024
- Passed Aug 2
Routine Inspection
6 violations
- Minor Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.
- Minor Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
- Minor Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
- Minor Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
- Minor Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.
- Minor Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
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