GOOD INFORMATION. BETTER PEACE OF MIND.Español · Always free. No signup required.

Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Hikari

2819 Nicollet Ave

Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

Read Reviews on Google

Complete

Get the next inspection, free.

We'll email you when Hikari has a new health inspection. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.

No account needed. Unsubscribe at any time.

Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Routine

Jun 22, 2026

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0355BFood temperature

Official wording

Provide a written agreement or statement from the supplier stipulating that the fish are frozen to a temperature and for a time as specified in rule.

Inspector’s notes

There were no documents from the fish supplier company that shows evidence that the product has been through a process of parasite destruction through freezing. Obtain this documentation and send a copy to the health department.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

No illness log was on site at the time of the inspection. A log sheet was left with the operator.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings

Official wording

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.

Inspector’s notes

There is no current employee that has a CFPM certificate. Visit.https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html for more information about finding classes and submitting your application to obtain a certificate.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0408AOther

Official wording

Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

Inspector’s notes

Rice was being kept at room temperature after being cooked without a way to document that it should be discarded after 4 hours. Use tape or some other method to mark a discard time 4 hours after the rice is set out at room temperature.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 27, 2025

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0355BFood temperature

Official wording

Provide a written agreement or statement from the supplier stipulating that the fish are frozen to a temperature and for a time as specified in rule.

Inspector’s notes

No paperwork from the fish supplier showing evidence of parasite destruction by freezing. Obtain and send a copy to the health department and keep a copy on site at all times.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

No illness log was available at the time of the inspection. One was left with the operator.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings

Official wording

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.

Inspector’s notes

Take a food safety class and send in your certificate to the MDH to obtain a CFPM. Post a copy in the business.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source

More restaurants nearby