Walden Coffee

520 Lowry Ave Ne, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Passed · Dec 22, 2025 Directions
89
Good BiteKarma score 89 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 2 of 2 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Dec 22, 2025: passed with 5 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Submit complete plans and specifications to the regulatory authority for review and approval at least 30 days prior to beginning any new construction, conversion, change of type of food establishment or food operation, or extensive remodeling of a food establishment., cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.

Inspection history 2 visits

  1. 2025
  2. Passed Dec 22

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Minor Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
    • Minor Submit complete plans and specifications to the regulatory authority for review and approval at least 30 days prior to beginning any new construction, conversion, change of type of food establishment or food operation, or extensive remodeling of a food establishment.
    • Minor Provide sufficient mechanical tempered make-up air and exhaust ventilation to keep rooms free of grease, excessive heat, steam condensation, vapors, obnoxious or disagreeable odors, smoke, and fumes according to State Building and Mechanical codes.
  3. 2024
  4. Passed Nov 1

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Provide a waste receptacle at each handwashing sink or group of handwashing sinks if disposable towels are used.
    • Minor Submit complete plans and specifications to the regulatory authority for review and approval at least 30 days prior to beginning any new construction, conversion, change of type of food establishment or food operation, or extensive remodeling of a food establishment.
    • Minor Provide a separate food preparation sink for washing or thawing food in a newly licensed food establishment.
    • Minor Provide sufficient mechanical tempered make-up air and exhaust ventilation to keep rooms free of grease, excessive heat, steam condensation, vapors, obnoxious or disagreeable odors, smoke, and fumes according to State Building and Mechanical codes.

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