Uptown Pizza

323 Lake St W, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Passed · Apr 13, 2026 Directions
73
Fair BiteKarma score 73 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 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Apr 13, 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 6 other repeat issues.
  • 4 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Apr 13

    Routine Inspection

    6 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 Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
    • Minor Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.
    • Minor Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.
    • Minor Protect unpackaged food from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
    • Minor Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Apr 9

    Routine Inspection

    13 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
    • Critical The licensee must train employees to report when they have any of the following: • Symptoms of an illness that can be transmitted through food • Infectious diseases that can be transmitted through food, as diagnosed by a health practitioner • Exposure to a suspected or confirmed disease outbreak
    • Critical Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.
    • Minor Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
    • Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • Minor Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
    • Minor Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.
    • Minor Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
    • 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 Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
    • Minor Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
    • Minor Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
    • Minor Food employees must avoid recontamination of their hands after handwashing by using a disposable paper towel or similar clean barrier to close faucet handles on a handwashing sink or the handle on a restroom door.
  5. Passed Mar 23

    Follow-Up Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
    • Minor Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
    • Minor Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.
    • Minor Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Apr 9

    Routine Inspection

    5 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 Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
    • Minor Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
    • Minor Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.

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