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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Bichota Cafes LLC

3740 Chicago Ave

Last inspected Nov 24, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine

Nov 24, 2025

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Handwashing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed no paper towels in handwashing sink. All handwashing stations must be properly supplied with paper towels at all times.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1085AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Mount the spray arm so it cannot hang below the spill rim of a sink or provide an approved backflow prevention device on the faucet.

Inspector’s notes

Observed spray arm hanging below the rim of the 3-compartment sink. Spray arm must be above rim of the sink.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the faucet handle for hot water in the sink closest to service section to not be working. Have faucet handle serviced immediately.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 26, 2024

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABOther

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

Observed designated handwashing sink being used as a dumping sink for tea drinks. Make sure to identify what sinks you are using just for handwashing and what sink is being used as a dumping sink. More information was provided to the Person In Charge.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Other

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed no paper towels in handwashing sink. Maintain handwashing sinks supplied with paper towels.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955AOther

Official wording

Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

Inspector’s notes

Observed boxes of single-service cups in storage mode directly placed on the floor of the basement. All single-service and single-use items should be stored 6-inches of the floor to protect and prevent contamination.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 26, 2024 · Original Source

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