How grading works in Minneapolis.

Start with the local scale

Minneapolis does not give letter grades. Each inspection lists the food code violations found, their priority level, and the inspector's notes. Priority violations are the most serious.

A score is not universal

Never compare results between cities. Some departments add points for violations, others use pass/fail, and a lower score can mean a better result.

Read beyond the latest result

Check the inspection date, each recorded violation, and any follow-up inspection. Closures and re-inspections are labeled in each restaurant’s history.