Whitey's Old Town Saloon
400 Hennepin Ave E, Minneapolis, MN 55414
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 Dec 8, 2025: passed with 1 violation.
- Keeps coming up: Have a three-compartment sink with drainboards attached at each end. The three-compartment sink is for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils by hand., cited 3 times.
- 1 critical violation in the last two years.
Inspection history 3 visits
- 2025
- Passed Dec 8
Follow-Up Inspection
1 violation
- Minor Have a three-compartment sink with drainboards attached at each end. The three-compartment sink is for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils by hand.
- Passed Nov 24
Routine Inspection
6 violations, 1 critical
- 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.
- Minor Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
- Minor Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests
- Minor Have a thin-tipped food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of thin pieces of food.
- Minor Have a three-compartment sink with drainboards attached at each end. The three-compartment sink is for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils by hand.
- Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
- 2024
- Passed Nov 26
Routine Inspection
6 violations
- Minor Maintain the temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing sinks at not less than 110 degrees F (43 degrees C) unless a different temperature is specified on the cleaning agent label instructions.
- Minor Have a three-compartment sink with drainboards attached at each end. The three-compartment sink is for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils by hand.
- Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
- 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 Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.
- Minor Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
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