The Pickles Cafe and Catering
2124 44th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412
Passed re-check · May 22, 2026 Directions
70
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 May 22, 2026: passed with 6 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request., cited 2 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.
- 4 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 3 visits
- 2026
- Passed May 22
Follow-Up Inspection
6 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
- Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
- Minor Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.
- 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 Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
- Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
- Passed May 11
Routine Inspection
9 violations, 3 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
- Critical Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule.
- Critical Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
- Minor Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
- Minor Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
- 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 All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
- Minor Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.
- Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
- 2024
- Passed Dec 9
Routine Inspection
7 violations
- Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
- Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
- Minor Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.
- Minor The services of a licensed pest control operator shall be required when a facility has evidence of rodent or insect activity to the extent that rodent droppings are visible, or live insects are seen during an inspection. The facility shall maintain records of the pest control operator's services on file for inspection. (2003-Or-023, ? 3, 2-28-03)
- 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 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 Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests
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